Aquired a Ransome MG2 and I need some help

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  • September 7, 2017 at 3:53 pm #26413
    vhgmcbuddy
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    Hi there,
    I’m new to this forum and I’m also hoping that someone out there can assist me with my latest acquisition, which is a Ransome MG2. The engine is seized (not an issue) but no mag or front cover although I have the timing chain and sprockets. also the cooling fan housing will need to be replaced as it is pretty bad condition (rotted through)
    Can anyone point me in a direction for possible spares etc. I can make several things as I have a lathe and milling machine but other things could be a problem !!!

    Many thanks old50mm

    September 7, 2017 at 5:39 pm #26414
    ransomes256
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    Send me an email and I am sure I will be able to help you out.
    njarrett@btinternet.com
    Neil

    September 8, 2017 at 9:52 am #26416
    expeatfarmer
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    I have various spares covers manifolds etc make a list of what you need.

    September 8, 2017 at 11:10 am #26417
    expeatfarmer
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    I have a cooling fan and housing spare.

    September 8, 2017 at 11:43 am #26418
    dave
    Participant

    I have a MG2 service/handbook I can pdf download to you
    if you need it.

    September 9, 2017 at 9:33 am #26420
    vhgmcbuddy
    Member

    Hi there expeatfarmer,
    Many thanks for your reply to my question. At present I need a new cooling cowl complete, a timing chain front cover (cam to mag drive) and possibly a magneto if you have one. I am aiming to remove the engine and primary gear box possibly today and this may reveal yet other parts that require replacing????

    Let me know what you have and can do and cost and I will reply asap.

    Many thanks again

    Peter

    September 9, 2017 at 9:36 am #26421
    vhgmcbuddy
    Member

    Hi Neil,
    My email address is peter@jantar.plus.com. Any type of assistance would be greatly appreciated.

    Peter

    September 9, 2017 at 9:51 am #26422
    expeatfarmer
    Participant

    Hi peter I do have a fan assembly and a timing case cover. I do not have a whole magneto, I have a body and rotor which Neil may be able to restore for you if he does not have a whole unit.
    Jonathan

    September 9, 2017 at 10:08 am #26423
    vhgmcbuddy
    Member

    Wow what service this is !!!! I will gladly take the offer of the cooling fan and front cover. I do have a Lucas SR1 Magneto which may fit I’m not sure as yet as I have not got that far. Can you let me know cost etc and I will arrange with you. Mob 07974698051

    Peter

    September 9, 2017 at 10:31 am #26424
    vhgmcbuddy
    Member

    Hi Jonathan, one thing I meant to ask, do you have or know where I could get a cylinder head gasket from ?? Or can some form of substitute be used ??

    Peter

    September 9, 2017 at 6:12 pm #26427
    expeatfarmer
    Participant

    I have a spare used head gasket which if annealed will be fine, Neil may have new ones they are solid copper about .75mm thick.

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