HELP! need to find parts for a Howard British Junior Engine!

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi All

I’ve recently bought a Howard British junior engine from a Howard Gem Rotavator, it’s purpose in life will be to power a 1907 style motorcycle I’m building, but I need either some parts for it, or another engine that I can use for parts, does anyone know how I may be able to find either of these things?, the main missing link is the crankshaft, aswell as the valve pushrods, the oil pump and dynamo are also missing but I may be converting it to a different oiling system so that may not be too bad

If anyone could help I’d be extremely grateful

Thanks

Alex

[charlie]

Your best option is probably to buy another engine or Howard Gem for parts. The Gem would not have had a dynamo fitted.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Thanks, yes I think I meant to say magneto
that’s what I was thinking, just need to try and track one down

[hdtrust]

One question why are you using at best a 1940’s engine for a 1907 Motorcycle? Surely you should be using a Bradbury engine,
I happen to know where there are 2 such engines,which may become available,ideal for your project.
This part is where I get my hands slapped Charlie! He’s a fully paid up member of the club!
Mr Wallingfield
Kind regards
Andrew

[vhgmcbuddy]

I wasn’t going for an exact replica, the dimensions of the Howard were right, it had the low revs I’m after, but an engine like a Bradbury would be ideal, if I could find one

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