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Post by ruthmwa Sat Sep 25 2010, 19:07

Hello,
I am new to the forum and have a question about my Ruston 5M engine. It is complete except for the fuel pump. Two folks have expressed interest in buying the engine, but I have no clue what a reasonable price should be. I don't want to be foolish, nor do I want to rip anybody off. Any suggestions? Also, does anyone know where to get a fuel pump for it?

Thanks for your help.
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Post by Admin Sat Sep 25 2010, 20:18

Hi ruth,

Do you have any pics of the engine?

Would probably give people an idea better if they saw the engine.

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Post by ruthmwa Sat Sep 25 2010, 22:49

Thank you for your reply, Paul.
I do have a photo of the engine, but have been unsuccessful getting it uploaded into this post. If someone could give me instructions, I'd be grateful.

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Post by Admin Sun Sep 26 2010, 07:14

Hi Ruth,

If you follow the instructions below you should be able to post a picture:-

This is how I do it and find it the easiest way.
Under the subject box go along to host an image click on it ..... when the box pops up check the "file" and click "browse " find the image you want to show on your pc... then click on "host it" you then get a box with 3 lines ... copy the bottom line .... then go back to the line of tools under the subject box and click on "image" paste the image url into there .... then click preview at the bottom (next to send) to see your pic.
Hope this helps.

If you have any probs give me a shout and i will see if i can help.

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Post by enginesaremylife Sun Sep 26 2010, 09:13

Hello,

As others have already said a picture will help as there are a few different types of M engines, some with 1 or 2 flywheels some with open or enclosed governors and some with petrol or hot bulb starting

Is the engine in good un-restored condition? or has it sat outside or been restored? all the above will make a difference to the price.

The fact that the fuel pump is missing will put most people off! however this is not a problem to some more serious collector/enthusiast who have money and access to another engine to copy, that said there are not many 5 M's about!

I do know of one in Suffolk and is owned by a good friend of mine and I am sure that I could borrow it, I also have a Patton maker/foundry to cast the pump, I also have a full machining workshops to machine the pump ready for fitting on to your engine.

Now the bad news, the cost of all the above would be in region of £1,000 for a right and proper job (you could cut corners) also as the 5M is a big engine a good 2.5 tons there are not many collectors that can Handel such a big lump. Also right at this time engine prices are well down!

I hope this information is of some help? I will be able to value the engine for you but I will need to see a good photo first.


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Post by ruthmwa Sun Sep 26 2010, 18:40

Thanks, Paul. Here is the photo. AS long as we have had it, the engine has been kept inside, and by the looks of it, has not been out in the rain, or at least not for long. The flywheels turn freely. Hope this helps.
Also, the folks who are interested in the engine own a machine shop and foundry, so are not afraid of making a fuel pump -- they would just like an original if possible.
Thanks to both of you, Paul and Steve.

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Post by enginesaremylife Sun Sep 26 2010, 18:54

Its a later style petrol start, Price would be around the £2,000 mark.

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Post by Guest Sun Sep 26 2010, 19:02

Bit of a beast, would look nice in the back garden cheers

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Post by JONESEY Sun Sep 26 2010, 20:26

Nice looking engine, fuel pump would not be a problem to any one they could soon rig up a temperery one until one was found or copied
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Post by Admin Mon Sep 27 2010, 07:51

Nice looking engine there,

Pity ive no room for it though.

good luck with selling it.

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Post by ruthmwa Mon Sep 27 2010, 19:56

Thanks to everyone for your interest. If you have any other thoughts, I'm all ears.
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Post by Admin Mon Sep 27 2010, 20:03

ruthmwa wrote:Thanks to everyone for your interest. If you have any other thoughts, I'm all ears.
Ruth

Hi Ruth,

You could give it to me for nowt, lol! lol!

Just a thought.

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Post by mike d Mon Sep 27 2010, 21:41

rab wrote:
ruthmwa wrote:Thanks to everyone for your interest. If you have any other thoughts, I'm all ears.
Ruth

Hi Ruth,

You could give it to me for nowt, lol! lol!

Just a thought.

Paul

10 out of 10 Paul for your check..... lol! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol!

mind you if you did get it we would be gutted... lol! lol!

regards......mike...
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Post by BRASSO Tue Sep 28 2010, 09:04

Now thats what you call an engine!!

Very Nice

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Post by ruthmwa Tue Sep 28 2010, 16:57

Paul and Mike, you crack me up. Mind you, if I did donate it to you, you might get a shock at the transport costs -- I live in the western United States!

Ruth lol!

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Post by Admin Tue Sep 28 2010, 17:58

mike d wrote:
rab wrote:
ruthmwa wrote:Thanks to everyone for your interest. If you have any other thoughts, I'm all ears.
Ruth

Hi Ruth,

You could give it to me for nowt, lol! lol!

Just a thought.

Paul

10 out of 10 Paul for your check..... lol! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol!

mind you if you did get it we would be gutted... lol! lol!

regards......mike...


Mike, no harm in trying is there, if you dont ask you dont get. lol! lol! lol!

That is a lovely engine though

Paul and Mike, you crack me up. Mind you, if I did donate it to you, you might get a shock at the transport costs -- I live in the western United States!

Ruth

Ruth,

Il be over tommorow, il pick up Mick up on the way, lol! lol! lol!

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Post by BRASSO Wed Sep 29 2010, 08:52

[quote="ruthmwa"]Paul and Mike, you crack me up. Mind you, if I did donate it to you, you might get a shock at the transport costs -- I live in the western United States!

Ruth lol! [/quote

Mike would have a heart attack with the VAT on that!!!!! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol!

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Post by Admin Wed Sep 29 2010, 19:48

[quote="BRASSO"]
ruthmwa wrote:Paul and Mike, you crack me up. Mind you, if I did donate it to you, you might get a shock at the transport costs -- I live in the western United States!

Ruth lol! [/quote

Mike would have a heart attack with the VAT on that!!!!! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol! lol!

regards

Mart.

Now theres a point, how does the VAT man put a price on a donation?

Thats something to think about Mike. Wink Wink

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