Model Engine Maker
Engines => Restoration of Model Engines => Topic started by: George on November 01, 2013, 11:57:53 PM
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Hello All - I am rebuilding a Coles Corliss Engine and would like to know if anyone has any tips on where I can get the best components for it. Things like oilers, screws, belts etc. I have all the original plans but need the instructions to tune and time the engine.
Thanks - George
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George people will need to know where you are from to be able to identify possible suppliers for you.
Small belts are always difficult to find :-\
Jo
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This might sound a bit radical, but have you tried Coles?
http://www.colespowermodels.com/Engines.html (http://www.colespowermodels.com/Engines.html)
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George people will need to know where you are from to be able to identify possible suppliers for you.
Small belts are always difficult to find :-\
Jo
In UK these geezers are worth a try for small rubber belts :
http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php?cat=573
Although I must admit they've never had exactly what I wanted ... :'( close, yes ... spot on, no !!
Dave
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According to his profile George is in California...and btw...welcome to MEM George. Maybe you can post a short introduction in the Welcome section and tell us about your model engine interests.
Bill
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Thanks for the replies. I have added a post in the welcomed section. I have used Coles in the past, but seem to have a problem getting hold of them. Are they still open? I will also check out the URLs for the belts someone listed.
Thanks.
George
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Hi George
Welcome to the forum.
American Model Engineering Supply may be a good place to check out; from what I understand years ago he was the one that made all of Coles hardware, grease cups and oil cups.
http://www.americanmodeleng.com/
Maybe easier to deal with than Coles too.
It appears that you are already familiar with PM Research; another good company to do business with.
Dave