Hi from North Yorkshire

Hello everybody,
Not really a new member, been watching the forum for some time now, thought it was about time I said hello.
My name is Andy, and I am based near Darlington, originally a West Country boy. I have an unhealthy interest in anything that moves, has wheels (or tracks), goes round and round and makes a noise. I have an engineering background, and am happy to help any members if I can.
I really enjoy all the topics on here, the knowledge is bottomless, and I have picked up a few good tips.
Wondering if there is anyone who can help.
I have a Petter 2A twin 8Hp. No.320706, which I have fully restored, new rings, valve guides, seals, head gaskets etc., new paint and made a new trolley. Now runs perfect.
I can't find much information about these engines, and was wondering if anyone has any idea of it's value and original use. I will try to put up some pictures as soon as I can.
Many thanks in advance.

Welcome to the nut house. Good luck, you'll need it!!!!

Hi Andy, welcome aboard, looking forward to the pictures.

Hi Andy, am just a few miles up the A1M from you, am near Durham, am interested in this engine you have , lots of knowledgeable members on here so ask away bound to be someone who knows an answer.

Don

Welcome sir

Hello and welcome!

Hi Andy and a very warm welcome to the forum. Also looking forward to seeing a few pictures.

Evening Andy,
I am in Richmond, welcome to the forum
Regards
Mick

Hi Andy welcome to the forum. Petter twin yep some pics would be good if you can.
I am from northallerton.
Andrew

Welcome to the forum Andy, despite living in Derbyshire in 'normal times' I exhibit at a few events in North Yorks (Masham steam fair, the Masham sheep fair, Hunton, Newby Hall, etc plus the old Scorton and Hurworth events now sadly missed ). I am hoping to get my passport re-stamped for heading north again next year, if they let me back in of course! I think that Rooksey (the Earl of Richmond) controls the barrier?

Pete.

Good evening all, and thanks for the welcome and kind words.
Pictures uploaded (I hope), only thing I haven't done is the exhaust, I am not sure how they are supposed to be.  comments welcome.

Andy, now that I like, REALLY LIKE, excellent job, cannot wait to see, hear it run, shame its a bit too heavy for me or would be looking for one of those.

Don

Now that's a cracking engine bet she sounds lovely under load.
Don't forget to plumb the loo in before use bit high for my liking
Andrew

Very nice!! They are an uncommon site on the rally field, was one around here on a genuine WW11 trailer as part of a compressor set, was very clever, the unloader valve on the compressor shut the governor down on the engine.
I think there is one in the IWM at Duxford with a PU8 on it.

I maybe having a silly moment but isnt that a PU2/8, if yes I had one several years driving a crank mounted centrifical pump, I only had one problem, it sucked petrol faster than I could fill the tank
Mine was an original military unit in its original frame and the exhausts came out of the cylinders then through a u-bend down to the underside of the cowling into a large car type silencer.

Maryalice

[quote="maryalice"]I maybe having a silly moment but isnt that a PU2/8, if yes I had one several years driving a crank mounted centrifical pump, I only had one problem, it sucked petrol faster than I could fill the tank
Mine was an original military unit in its original frame and the exhausts came out of the cylinders then through a u-bend down to the underside of the cowling into a large car type silencer.

Maryalice [/quote]

No, that is a 2A. A PU2 has full shrouds over the flywheel and cylinder heads.

Lovely piece of kit - dead jealous!