Ailsa Craig RF1

[Iceman]

Hi

I am restoring a former ice boat. It has a 1944 Ailsa Craig Ricardo RF1.

I'm trying to find out how common this engine is.

Anyone out there got one ?

[steamraiser2]

Well actually..its not. There are a few FR2s around but essentially Ailsa Craigs are a rare beast these days.

[zenataomm]

As I said in a previous thread concerning your boat (I can't search for it from my Gooseberry)if it is the same engine Erebus had in the 80's you have a cartridge breech starter and the wrong flywheel (in the 80's she was swinging one from a two cylinder)

It was overhauled by John Edwards of Gas Street fame.

 

Good luck with her, I envy you.

[Iceman]

As I said in a previous thread concerning your boat (I can't search for it from my Gooseberry)if it is the same engine Erebus had in the 80's you have a cartridge breech starter and the wrong flywheel (in the 80's she was swinging one from a two cylinder)

It was overhauled by John Edwards of Gas Street fame.

 

Good luck with her, I envy you.

I don't think you would envy me today. I've just cleared the hull of its oily detritus. I am thinking of writing " Zen and the art of narrowboat restoration ".

 

I understand that the incorrect flywheel allows the use of a starter motor.

 

Thanks for your comments. I appreciate them.