Mamod SE3 repair, restoration and first run

[@richardthomson3558]

I have just finished repairing and restoring an S E 3 and agree that a tiny tweek of the timing makes quite a big difference. It will now run smoothly at very high speed (not something to do for too long!) and also "ticks over" very slowly. A good tip!

[@kh40yr]

Ha!. My first stationary is a 1976-77 Mamod Minor 2 solid fuel. Just now picked up a 1970's black lever SE2a solid fuel that looks like very low run time. I believe the black lever on the reverser and black finger pad on the solid fuel tray denotes a "imported to the USA" model. My Minor 2 also has a black finger pad on the fuel tray. Very nice video. Thanks for the pics/tips.

[@steamyman]

nice resto!

[@HobbyPicker]

Great work! The first time i ran mine it was on new years eve too! Just today I refurbished the engine (gave it an oil and a polish) I don't think it was as bad as yours though.

[@HobbyPicker]

I mean, I don't think it was in such a bad condition as yours was.

[@Noname-ny4vx]

@@HobbyPicker are u still alive

[@HobbyPicker]

@@Noname-ny4vx At the moment yes, thanks for asking!

[@Noname-ny4vx]

@@HobbyPicker great 😊 😊

[@HughJarse1968]

I'm restoring an se2a and wonder if you could answer a couple of questions please - what type of primer did you use on the baseplate, and how exactly did you alter the timing? Thanks for the helpful videos.

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

nice engine great video

[@3018john]

Hi. Great video. Please could you tell me the colour or paint code for the red paint. Thanks. John.

[@TheShowgirl25]

I have 2 SE2a engines. One runs, the other is undergoing restoration. Love your films.

[@ianlainchbury]

I'd also be interested in how you altered the timing

[@gregbly9089]

I have the same model. Nice clean up. Is the lever from the whistle missing?

[@dogyslime9954]

You rebuilt smudger...or what was left of him as a generator

[@dlamb2840]

Are these things worth any cash? I’ve got about twenty (stationary and tractor types) just wondering if I could sell them or just land fill them? Had them as a kid and just been found lying in a cardboard box.

[@AceEngineeringWorks]

What you do with them is up to you. ;-) Personally I’d test them all and list them on an auction site. Do some homework as to what each one is and go from there. It would be a shame to chuck something that someone may get a lot of joy from.

[@legorailroader844]

May I ask what was with the two whistles?

[@AceEngineeringWorks]

Thanks for your comment. It doesn't have two whistles, the left hand lever is for the regulator and the right hand is the whistle.

[@legorailroader844]

Oh I see thanks for clearing that up for me hahaha, It does resemble a whistle though

[@richardgrant5105]

"altered the timing" ?? What a pratt............

[@AceEngineeringWorks]

Richard Grant, by the tone of your comment I assume that you do not know how to do it....