Checking the straps on my 1929 Lightweight and my
1928 Speedster they seem identical. Notice both are
homemade replacements. Later straps were made of
the same pot metal as the timer bushing. This stuff
cracks and get brittle over time. Earlier motors have a
brass timer bushing and a brass strap like the picture
I posted above. I have a 1925 Ruddertwin with the
brass strap but I would have to dig it out. The straps
for sale I told you about are the earlier brass ones and I
think there is a good chance they will fit. I you decide
to go that way I wouldn’t wait too long as you cant tell
how long he will have them.
If you decide to make some be sure to include this
hole. It takes oil that passes the upper main bearing
and transfers the oil to the notched shaft in the timer
to lubricate it.
Tubs.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.