Heald Hauler

Heald Hauler

Description

Part of the collection of Harry Kraemer's rare and unusual vintage 3 wheelers.

Award history:

2019
First Place Custom Motorcycle - Laytonsville Cruise In June 2019

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At a show in 2018 Pat & Harry saw a 2 wheel Heald VT. Click here for pictures.



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Fire-truck parts list:
Vintage Doug Connell aluminum boat ladder steps

Replaced carb 07-06-2020 with Carburetor For Briggs & Stratton 693480 Craftsman LT1000 917270821 V-Twin + Carb
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
MPN: 693480
Manufacturer Part Number: 394505, 396634, 397245, 398107, 399229, 491535
Model: 499306, 495181, 495026, 394505

Spark plugs are B7HS - 4 in stock 11-16-2021 - Spark plug gap is 0.030
The rear plug removed 11-16-2021 was a Champion RJ12YC
Equipment Specifications
ManufacturerCarl Heald Company
Detailed Information
Detailed Description
It is generally accepted that Karl Benz invented the motor car, but did you know that car was a three wheeler? It was! 4 wheels are one too many. A three wheeler is just right. Many of the big auto makers have made three wheel vehicles including General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, and more.
Engine Specs
Briggs & Stratton 16 horsepower engine
656CC
Twin Cylinder, 4 cycle engine

Model # 402416
Type 0664 01
Code .84040512

The carb rebuild kit part number is 694056 and the float part number is 692265.

It takes approximately 3 pints or 1.4 liters of oil.

Here are some measurements of the carburetor:
1.32 inch inside diameter of venturi
1.47 inch outside diameter of air cleaner housing
2.55 center to center on air cleaner bolts
2 inch center to center on mounting studs

The Briggs & Stratton carburetor part number is 397245

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