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I guess I have become hooked by these amazing mowers.
G'day Damo
It's nice to see that a few collectors are drawn to these larger machines.
The engineering quality was second-to-none.

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In regards to the reel running, I wonder if its hard to look at how the model 16 clutch works and try to modify to it, or on the long bar that drives the reel if we put an inline clutch in like on an sb45. I think I would need to support the bar and put another bearing in to keep it well balanced.

The Model 16 Record is here (not finished):
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/77095/Re:_MODEL_16_-_20",_2.html

The Model 16 electric used a single expanding shoe and drum clutch.
The Model 16 petrol used twin expanding shoe and drum clutches.

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An inline cone clutch is a possibility.
The Model 65 used two beefed up versions of the Model 45 primary clutch.

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its actually not slipping on the belts like on a car, its just inside the motor
That's got me totally baffled. The motor won't run if the
crank isn't turning. I feel we are missing key evidence on that.

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with the height, I think If I made a new roller bracket etc, I would be going into the negative territory and to do this I would need to do a full realignment of the sole plate and bed knife, not that its not doable but im not that skilled.
Yes, this is a great example of how the front roller, reel, and rear
roller work together. When you change the front roller height
beyond its design, you have to look at the bed knife angle of
attack ... and even lower the rear roller to compensate.

Modern greens units have adjustable bottom blocks to make bed knives
more or less aggressive. I believe the Queens had a fixed angle.

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Finally I am tall so I'm going to change the handle, I think they lean back too far as well...
Absolutely. Older designs were less ergonomic.
A lawnmower must be comfortable to use - like an old slipper smile
[Actually a pair of old slippers]

Cheers
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Jack