New Member - New Project

[BulletBoy]

Hi all,

I have just commenced the refurb of a 1979 Max II with the Tecumseh OH160 engine. Its been sat in a friends barn since last running in 1983. His father was the UK distributor for them in the late 70's.

My aim is to get it up and running for a car show I organise in andover each September. I may need some helpful advice - I hope I've come to the right place.

some pics attached.

Steve.
Barn find...
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West Country straw,muck and mold...
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[Mike]

Welcome to the site! That's some pretty cool history behind your Max. It looks like you have your work cut out for you but with a little time I'm sure you will have it running / looking like new.

[jerseybigfoot]

Looks like a pair of nice trials bikes, I was going to say Cota but the tank is different and the pipe is on the wrong side.

[mudbug3]

BulletBoy


Welcome to the forum and good luck with the Max II restoration. Are those Bultaco trials bikes next to the Max II?

[coosaridgerider]

Welcome to the site,You came to the right place for advise.

[BulletBoy]

thanks for the warm welcome guys.

They are Bultaco's - one is original apparently but I'm no biker so they were simply pieces of metal that were in my way

there was also a Series 2a lightweight Landorver - now that's more like it - I'll bully my friend into renovating that next

As far a s the Max is concerned; we gave it a good clean first. Then we got the engine turning - seems nice and free with lots of compression. We got the electrics wired up and the starter turning, got a spark but didn't get the engine to fire. Ran out of time but were pleased with our first day's progress.

I am thinking that the problem might be the fuel supply - is it a mechanical pump or some such? Any ideas?

cheers,

Steve.