That's good to know. I figure, I'll pay someone to do the machine work & do the teardown/reassembly myself to save a little. I got a Connie tech manual & I've done a couple 2'4 cyl. bike engines, this should be not all too different. I have the tools & just need the money!!! :-) I'll wait till I get the barrel done, then start on the engine. I'll just get a cheap motor stand from Harbor Freight & spend a winter (or summer :-)) tearing it down. I figure I'm gonna sandblast the entire barrel, exciter bracket & frame, do it right. The engine/barrel will be red oxide (like the inside of all Lincoln's old machines) & the outside machine tool gray with clear coat.
I'm excited to get going, just need to get a job to get some funds together for it!! S.W.