Back in February 2018 a small Fielding & Platt engine appeared for sale on Facebook Market Place. When I first saw it I passed it by as the pictures made it hard to tell just what it was, but upon closer inspection later in the day I realised just how unusual the engine was and … Read more
The Solex carburettor has been fitted to many engines over the years but it is the 26FV & FH series we are looking at here. They can be found on many different stationary engines including makes such as, Lister, Bamford, Fowler, Petter & BSA to name but a few. Whilst each type can look similar, … Read more
After being in the hobby for nearly 30 years it was a bit of a shock to the system when I had to withdraw from the hobby due to moving house and having to totally gut the place. There was a plus side, I had space for the machine shop I always wanted, a place … Read more