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Haha what an idea, Bruce… I love it!
Glad to hear your ignition & missing parts have hit the USofA; I received my Whippet a couple weeks after you received your incomplete engine.
I haven’t had time this week to run mine again, on its ignition. Hoping this weekend though.

I did order a 4mm toothed belt, hoping I can use it w’ my Sullivan electric starter’s V groove.
-What I was originally trying to find was a 4mm V-belt, but no luck.  I’m sure tiny V belts are out there, just unsure how to search.  I figured a certain sewing machine would use a 4mm upper-width V belt, but couldn’t find anything.
Worst case? -the toothed belt is gonna slip.

I sent Mona an email and asked her if I could buy a drill start adapter.
Ive seen one guy on YouTube using a drill & 10mm socket to crank his whippet by the flywheel nut… personally don’t wanna go that route. -Those fine threads probably wouldn’t appreciate a kickback or drill starting stress. 

Keep us posted on your Whippet & it’s off the grid steampunk adventures… too cool.

Have a great weekend,  jon / 133mhz on YouTube