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Mamod SE1 1953 Clean-up etc
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oldstuff


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm really surprised about the leveling phenomenon! Could it be that the piston
rod rubs the crank when not level? I like the sound of it running, like a motorboat.


Not sure about the leveling Chuck, maybe something for you to investigate


Yes, of course...send it right over!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

oldstuff wrote:
Mamodman123 wrote:
oldstuff wrote:
I'm really surprised about the leveling phenomenon! Could it be that the piston
rod rubs the crank when not level? I like the sound of it running, like a motorboat.


Not sure about the leveling Chuck, maybe something for you to investigate


Yes, of course...send it right over!


chances of getting it back? slim to none
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Great one MM. Gotta love those flatbases


Cheers Wallace .

I really want an SE2 like your's and James' now


You can have my boxed one for £200
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

James wrote:
Mamodman123 wrote:
Wallace wrote:
Great one MM. Gotta love those flatbases


Cheers Wallace .

I really want an SE2 like your's and James' now


You can have my boxed one for £200


I'de give him my Bowman 234 for that price James.
I would even restore it and buy the replacements parts for that price too.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

James wrote:
Mamodman123 wrote:
Wallace wrote:
Great one MM. Gotta love those flatbases


Cheers Wallace .

I really want an SE2 like your's and James' now


You can have my boxed one for £200


200? you can't rip me off Jimbo
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok, £175.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Ok, £175.


Thought you broke your wrist,not bumped your head
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote


I did actually smack 'ted on towd flu-er
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I did actually smack 'ted on towd flu-er


No change there then
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I did actually smack 'ted on towd flu-er


Is that why you're speaking in tongues mate?
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote


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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pay no more than 130, the SE2 has simply not reached those heights yet.

If it was absolutely mint and with mint box and accessories - maybe.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK MM, £130
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

James wrote:
OK MM, £130


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