Lynx II, hull # 4225

[super dave]

The crank hub pulley can only go on so far as it bottoms out against the lower cam gear. the crank shaft end is around .120 recessed at the end so that the washer and bolt can hold the hub pulley on tight ( See picture ). The key way and the notch are on all of the ford lower pulleys as the notch at the end is to fit around the timing gear key way and the long slot is for the key way on the hub itself. I had peter measure the end of his crankshaft (see picture) from the cam gear to the outer snub and its the same length as the engine I have built for him.

One more thing is that I asked peter to measure the Generator mounting flange (where it bolts to the intake manifold) to the center of the first grove of his pulley and it pretty much lines up with the water pump I have on this engine.

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Mother Nature has decided to intervene and tinker with the schedule for the Lynx restoration. I had to undergo some radical non elective surgery in a neighbouring province. Results are very positive and prognosis is great. However it does mean that there won't be much garage time for me this winter.
On the good news front, Dave Good has got my replacement 239 engine up and running. Another major milestone met!!!

Peter

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Trying a new technique for loading pictures. These are of the new rear fenders. Also having the outside storage bins being fabricated. Chomping at the bit to get back into the garage.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

I'm now able to put time in the garage. Great to be back working on the Lynx. Now working on the soft skin components, some interesting angles on some of these parts, due to the configuration of the hull.

Peter

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[lynx42]

Hi Peter, Back home from hospital yesterday (only 8 weeks this time) and still need another back operation in the new year.

It is interesting to see the differences between the Mk.III* of April 1943 and your rear bins.

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Here are two photos of my bins taken from above and you will see that the lid is bigger and hinged closer to the hull and are of a different opening shape.

Regards Rick.

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,

Glad to hear that you're back home, just wish it wasn't a short term visit.

The changes between marks is adding up. I noted the differences with the storage bins and rear fenders between Reg Hodgson's Lynx (Mk 111) and the Lynx 11 at the CWM. Fortunately enough of my originals survived to confirm that they were the same as the Lynx 11 at the museum.

Not sure if this will help you, but I stumbled across the right map case with the back supports for my mark of Lynx. Great feeling when you come across NOS parts that just slip into place.

Great to see more pictures of your Lynx, they are great motivators.

Best of luck in the New Year with your surgery. Peter

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[Mike Cecil]

Reg's Lynx was in the same Australian 'batch' as Rick's.

Reg purchased it from South Australia.

Mike