Bamford  SD4   1949  

This engine was purchased from a vintage auction in Malvern, It is still in original condition and we have had it running, although it had a very nasty little end knock, on inspection of the little end pin it was found to be very worn so a replacement will be made, Bamford truly believed in over engineering everything on this engine is about twice the size it needs to be, the flywheel gib keys are almost a inch wide!!.  We plan to build a new chassis but are undecided as to whether we should restore the engine or leave it as per original.

UPDATE: 18-7-06 Engine has now been cleaned up and remounted on the new chassis we decided to leave the paint as there was so much left and I think it has bee worth it, Included in the overhaul was a the Big end re-white metalled new little end and piston pin and new rings .

Engine No.  8 Bhp @ 650 R.P.M

Just got home and off the trailer.	Running for the first time, shaking the dishes in the kitchen.	Mounted on new trolley With original tank and box.	Running nicely still beding in the new rings so a bit smokey