OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Engines J.A.P. Model 2a Restoration

Just thought I'd give a quick update on the JAP 2a.

I've got it fully apart now - and starting to paint it.

I have used a Dupli-Color called Polaris Blue - from the old paint I found on the engine itself, and from some pictures across various Web-sites - I think this is pretty close to the original - pretty uninspiring colour though - when I do the 2s I think I'm going to do it in Army Olive Drab - I like the military look.

Didn't get it sandblasted - or bead blasted, just got stuck in with degreaser and hard work and it came up quite well.

I've got a new set of bearing for it - cheap as chips!! $6.50 and $4.50 from a decent bearing wholesaler in Sydney, so they should be OK.

Here are a few pictures before and after shots of how things have come along.

Crankcase:






Fuel Tank:






Mini-Cowl:






It looks good so far - but I'm a bit worried - I've used White Knight Rust Guard Red Oxide spray cans for all the primer - even on the cooling fins - and on top of that I've got a flat black, which may or may not be heat proof - its not a specific heat proof pain, but it's supposed to withstand up to about 250 deg C - being a little 98cc engine - and the fact that it won;t be working really hard in its new role as a show pony - I'm hoping I'll get away with it....



Oh well - time will tell....

Next job is now getting the bearings back in - without a press.

Well - just have to see how that goes - and it will have to wait till I get back to Port Douglas - I'm working on The Triplets at the moment.

Anyone who wants to see how the JAP is going can check out my Website - My Shed

Check out the J.A.P. 2a Restoration here.


Polybus