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Re: Ot Norton engine identification

I'd say a WD16H with later-war thick flange barrel.

The number font is not Norton nor one usually seen on WD rebuilds. It looks like a style I've seen on 16H engines in France. Do you know where it came from ?

Re: Ot Norton engine identification

Hi Rik and horror
I cleaned up the barrel flange at the point you suggested and it revealed that it is a 79 x 100 bore, so a 16h as you suggested. I also found a spot of green paint so it might have been in a military bike.
The lack of model type and the odd number font was what really what threw me, hence the query.
I have owned the engine for five or so years and I got it here in Ireland. From the condition of it I doubt it was brought recently into the country.
As far as I am aware the Irish military didn't use the 16h so it must have come in privately. My thought was that if it was a big 4 then it might be worth salvaging but as it's a 16 then all it is really good for is a giant paper weight, and a family member is looking an engine for just that so he can have it.
Many thanks for the help and information
Grahame

email (option): Packagingmuseum@gmail.com

Re: Ot Norton engine identification

You can send it to me. I'll pay postage and a bit on top

email (option): j@clogmaker.co.uk

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