[TheForge] Re: Continental engine

[Larry and Pat Brown]

Mike
I had to poke around for points and stuff for the magneto on mine, ended up 
at a marine supply! These were stationary engines used in welders, 
compressors, big pumps, some boats and other odd mysterious places (Like 
sawmills).

  I would look for any engine information you can on the block. Check any 
local equipment or marine dealer, then the internet, then old engine and 
tool groups for leads. You might be able to find another one while you are 
looking for parts, keep your eyes open for old stationary equipment and 
some old trucks.

  I think some of the old Reos used them in addition to Hercules. I've had 
both Hercules and Continental engines on stuff and liked both. If you get 
it running some have a tube from the exhaust to the intake to keep the 
manifold from icing (My tube clogged up, so the governor wouldn't work. I 
went to see why and I had a 6"snow ball around the intake)
Have fun ;-)
Larry


>Do you know if finding a head gasket and rod bearings is going to be
>hard?  Under the one rod I've pulled, the bearing and journal are fair
>to middling but I'd replace the rod bearings if I can get them.