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Do we understand why the shaft failed in the first place? There are a few other ideas I have but this will leave he shaft weaker and more prone to failure. Of course a failure could totally destroy the gearbox which wouldn’t be good. I would be happy to play with my Colebys since I know that they will never be used again for ploughing or any hard labour.

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For me, the spline is an issue and not something I would attempt at this stage, it’s step too far for me I’m afraid. Looking at the fracture it looks as if the steel has been hardened although the photos isn’t too clear in this respect.

If it wasn’t for the spline, I would have loved to have a go but I’m sure that a machine shop can knock something similar up fairly easily.

Certainly, on paper this is achievable. but I haven’t resurrected my skills enough yet. Sorry.

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This certainly looks possible, what sort of diameter is it and how quickly do you need it. I guess there are bearings on the shaft and that’ll be the more difficult bit with tight tolerances for an interference fit and to get a smooth enough finish. They keyway shouldn’t be too much of an issue. What neck of the woods to you live in? I’m up North, Charlie might be able to give you my details.

If I can’t, most machine shops should be able to make one if they have the original part as a pattern.

The big issue for me is do you know what caused this to snap in the first place, it looks as if it must have been quite a load on this shaft for it to snap on the larger diameter. Also is the machine going to be used at it’s full capacity since any part machined is likely to be weaker than the original part.

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If you can put a photo of the drive shaft on this post then I might be willing to have a go at making one, depending on how complicated it is. I’m starting to get into machining again and looking for simple projects. I suspect that this will have splines and will probably be a step too far for me at this stage, but lets see what’s involved.

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Just a thought, if these are original paint colours on your machines albeit a bit worn, have you considered getting a RAL colour chart and match the paint that way?
So far I’ve had excellent results painting with Paragon Enamel paints. They are expensive but so far well worth the money. It looks as if they will mix any colour for you and can be supplied in matt, satin, semi-gloss or gloss. When I say any colour, you can chose from 208 RAL colours.

That just leaves the hammered finish or not. I have no idea if I’m honest but Paragon also do 8 colours in a hammered finish. I don’t know if they can mix different colours in a hammer finish.

As usual, I am not expert in any of this but these are my thoughts at the moment.

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That looks a lot of fun.

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Trusty

That’s the theory I had but had considered Jan, Feb, or March as possible months which would have made sense. This quiz is a bit much for me I’m afraid, I can’t see any combination of numbers that will fit given this star sign.

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I really can’t believe such an innocent post originally would provide so much interest and some much fun. It was only intended to be a passing comment but it seems to have really sparked the imagination of quite a few people.

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Having looked at this in a bit more detail, it would appear that there are quite a few DOB that can be palindromes which are far more recent than 1930’s. Yep, my stupid errors and omissions crept in again. I’ll get my thinking cap on again but I suspect that this will take quite a bit of guesswork as well as working out.

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Jeff
Following Andys previous post, it might well be worth adding a couple of photos

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I’m no expert on anything really but I have had quite a bit of success getting a few WICO series A and WIPAC series C magnetos going without the need for new points and if you are just trying to get the engine running, you might get away without the condenser to prove the engine is a good one. The condenser really needs to be in place when you are satisfied that the engine is good otherwise you may well damage the points.

I think what you have got is a WIPAC series C magneto (possibly) and you will probably need a special tool to take the condenser out. I made one and it works really well but you do need a lathe and a mill to make it properly. I can probably take a photo of the tool if this helps.

Andy is far more experienced than I and he (and others) may well correct me and I would be interested in any differing views.

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Hopefully I won’t offend, but I think your date of birth is 3rd of March and you would therefore have been born in 1933. Alas, this is as far as I have got so far. There are two other dates but that would put you at nearly 100 and well over 100 years old which seem unlikely albeit possible. I am of course prone to stupid errors but that’s my guess so far.

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Thank you to both of you. This is very useful and provides excellent information to the uninitiated like me. I’ll ask all sorts of stupid questions but hopefully these will be useful to other members and general public alike.

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That’s brilliant and something I can start to investigate in a bit more detail when the need arises. I assume that there are specialists dealing with vintage and very rare machines.

I does surprise me a little if I’m honest since the MG2 and the Coleby Shire, along with so many machines of this period have absolutely no place on the road but I really appreciate the feedback and fully appreciate the need for adequate insurance at these events.

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I’m really pleased that there have been some positives coming out of this unfortunate virus this year Joe. There will of course be winners and losers but it looks as if you have really tackled the new set of circumstances head on. Quite an inspirational post if I’m honest and a pleasure to read.

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