Sexton 1891

[Half-Track Guy]

Hello guys, my name is Allen Bryant. After almost six years of toiling away on my Sexton II SPG, I thought I would share some pictures. I bought this Sexton from Byron Morris with SECO in Augusta, Georgia in February of 2002 and it sat in my side yard untouched until March of 2010 when I began restoration. I am approximately 85% finished with the restoration now and I will post pictures of my project over the next few days and weeks.

[jdmcm]

Look forward to seeing your posts Allan, You can probably lend fellow member Ron Cheney some advice as he begins his Sexton restoration

John

[Jesse Browning]

Don't keep us waiting!!!

[Half-Track Guy]

I started by removing the R975C4 engine and began disassembling it. As I took it apart I bagged and labeled every single piece which was extremely helpful during reassembly. I also took an extraordinary number of pictures throughout the process which were priceless.

[Half-Track Guy]

Once I had cleaned, painted and replaced/rebuilt all worn parts I began the reassembly process. I used the rebuilding manual for the most part, but I also received some very valuable information from Jesse Browning who provided a lot of key information especially in wiring the magnetos to the correct cylinder.(The manual is not as clear as it could be in this area.)

[Jesse Browning]

Very nice work Allen!

[Half-Track Guy]

I was able to start the engine in April 2012 and ran it on its test stand a total of four and half hours over two weekends. It started right up when I hit the starter button, but I did have to adjust the air idle lever on the front of the carb to get it to idle properly. I have post a video of the engine running on YouTube at the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qsJlBd8a9E

[Half-Track Guy]

Thanks! Jesse.

[Half-Track Guy]

After I finished the engine I began work on the chassis by removing the gun and everything that would unbolt. I did not however, separate the transmission and cross drive from the chassis or completely disassemble the suspension. Once I had removed all I could, I sand blasted the chassis inside and out. (On a side note, I did this in the summer and fall of 2012 which was one of the worst drought years in Oklahoma history, but it rained on me at least a little every time I sand blasted without fail. I still haven't figured that out. )

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by Half-Track Guy

I was able to start the engine in April 2012 and ran it on its test stand a total of four and half hours over two weekends.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qsJlBd8a9E

What a presentable job that is! Clean and sparkly! Almost a shame to hide it in the engine compartment.

[Half-Track Guy]

Thanks Rich and Terry!