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January 1987
FROM THE EDITOR
1987 Steam and Gas Show Directory.
Mietz and Weiss Restoration
Four horsepower Mietz and Weiss engine.
TRI-STATE at 21 ... And Counting
The counting at the 21st Annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show.
4 HP Witte #60851
4 HP Witte headless with battery ignition and a clutch pulley.
Portrait of A Smithsonian Tractor
The Smithsonian's John. Deere Model D.
UNIQUE MAYTAG
Unique water cooled Maytag Twin. Using a 1942.
Scrap Parts Engine
Little gas engine built by William E. Johnson.
MASSEY HARRIS 101 SENIOR
John Deere and International models.
DON'T TRY IT ALONE
All about safety precautions in working with engines.
Campbell Special
Central Oregon Old Iron Club's show.
Spry Wheel Walk Behind Plow
Spry Wheel has direct drive and has no throttle.
Building a Radial Engine
The cylinders are spaced 72 degrees apart.
Reflections
A Brief Word.
Reflections
A Brief Word.
THREE HORSE POWER AIR COOLED ENGINE
A 3 HP air cooled engine.
Engine Restoration
Vinegar is slightly acidic and will dissolve rust.
Scratch a Collector, Find a Museum
Fort Benton is proud of its association with Lewis and Clark.
In Memoriam
Marvin made his first model D John Deere 1/10 scale wooden model.
Fairbanks Morse
Rio Grande, Where the fields are wide and the palms grow.
BOOK Review
The Palmer ZR engine was considered the Cadillac of work boat engines.
MILLER AUCTION
An auction was held by Freeman R. Miller at Topeka.
Doing it the Old Way
1916 8-16 cutting Wheat Mogul tractor.
Miscellaneous
A rare 1922 Eagle tractor, model F 12-22HP.
February 1987
FROM THE EDITOR
We're using some color in the story of Oscar's Dreamland.
The Tractor Trophy
In a very conspicuous place of honor in our home, sits a lovely trophy.
1 HP MOGUL
1915 1 HP I.H.C. Mogul is the result of a 6-month project.
A Pair of Model Oil Pulls
The first of Jim's OilPull models went into actual construction during 1979.
BIG BESSEMER LEAVES LIFE OF PUMPING TEXAS OIL WELLS-
Begins New Life as Showpiece.
JUNK PILE JAEGER
A CT2 Stover on a concrete mixer and in fairly good condition.
What a Story These Engines Could Tell!
The annual Granite State Gas and Steam Engine Association Show.
Return of a Family Farmall
H Farmall tractor has no starter, lights, or battery, and is on steel.
Some Astute Observations After Our First Year As Exhibitors
The engine that always starts with the first pop at home.
OSCAR: An Institution
The Moline Universal was the first tractor with an electric starter and battery ignition.
THE EARTHMASTER
A tractor will fit in the corner of the garage, under the cupboards.
More Insurance Information
Mr. Doucet is an attorney specializing in personal injury cases.
IN MEMORIAM
George E. Metsker, was a judge for the Iowa State Fair Tractor Pull.
Reflections
A Brief Word.
REFLECTION
A Brief Word.
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word.
March 1987
FROM THE EDITOR
1987 Steam and Gas Show Directory.
RUMELY RECLAIMED
Rumely 1927 M model was bought new for two thousand dollars.
THE ONE THAT DIDN'T GET AWAY
The gasoline pipes were still hooked up as they had an underground tank.
OLIVER 99
The only complaint about tractor was the hard worm-gear steering.
Waving the flag
Pat Clow and Kate Clark made the Oliver flags.
Reflections
A Brief Word.
Local Engine Featured at A.C.A.E.C. Show
The fifth annual show of the Ashtabula County (Ohio) Antique Engine Club.
The Man Behind the ""Ashtabula"" Engine
Herman Bieder lived and developed his Bieder Engine.
Show Memories
The big Wheelock stationary steam engine.
HOLLAND UPRIGHT
The truck in one piece was accomplished by lifting the pump end.
Daffodils, Robins and Gas Engine Shows
The Century Museum Village & Collector's Association.
SERVICING MAGNETOS
Scintilla Magneto Company is again making low tension magnetos.
A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF THE MAGNET*
The magnet is one of the oldest servants of mankind.
My Li'l Mite
A good time was had driving the Mite in the Portland parade.
IN MEMORIAM
Charles was the president of the Myersville Savings Bank.
Miscellaneous
A Kohler motor generator restored by W. Harper Ewing.
April 1987
EDITOR'S LETTER
National Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association.
Torrington Show Report
Wyoming's First Thresher's Reunion and Antique Machinery Show.
ERIK SIREN'S DREAM
Or The Columbia Hot Bulb Oil Engine
KT RESTORATION
Old Twin City used to plow some gardens and dug a basement.
1986 Stumptown Show
Bill Arnold and his scale Goat won both the slow engine and block races.
SHOW NEWS
The two hole corn sheller that is run with an 8 horsepower Waterloo Boy engine.
An Engine Wife's Testimonial
Larry has Quite a Collection of Tractors and Engines
STEPHENSON COUNTY SHOW
The Rumely tractor story was represented by the Rumely 6A.
Restoring a Simplicity Engine
The camshaft turns in a hole bored directly through the side of the block.
Old Trundaar Comes Home to Anderson
The Anderson History Museum.
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word
IN MEMORIAM
Dana was well known as a barbed wire collector.
Restoring a W-9
A large sow had a litter of nine newborn pigs between the front and rear wheels.
Model Maker Responds
The Georgia Antique Engine Club.
Miscellaneous
The Rig Consisted of a 4 HP Gasoline Engine
May 1987
EDITOR'S LETTER
Copies of the Directory are still available, for individuals.
Engine Adventure
Leonard's 10 HP tractor and small trailer.
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word.
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word.
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK TWICE
A flat deck for truck and use it to haul engines or tractors.
Vintage Farming In Washington State
The model 51 combine still does an excellent job harvesting hill land wheat.
Silver King Featured At 5th Annual
Pecatonica valley antique days.
West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival
18th Annual West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival.
Caterpillar RESTORATION
A D-2 equipped with factory bulldozer blade.
SHOW NEWS
A 22 HP Keck-Gonnerman was belted up to the thresher.
McLean Tractor HUSKY MODEL 48
The first tractor Clyde produced was a chain-driven machine.
Gas Engine Rescues Lost Collector
Gas engines are restless and like most retirees, love to travel.
From Pastureland To Showground
One of the spark plugs had been removed.
PHOTO ALBUM
The 5 inch Rider-Ericcson hot air engine.
IN MEMORIAM
Chester was one of the 1981 organizers of the Battle Ground.
RIPLEYRUMSEY
Rumsey made single cylinder engines ranging from 2 HP.
ADRIAN, MISSOURI A Small Town With A Big Heart
A Small Town With A Big Heart.
Waterloo Gasoline Traction Engine Co. Engine
The cylinder was probably made to a gauge, rather than with micrometers.
MISCELLANEOUS
1925 Model D John Deere.
June 1987
EDITOR'S LETTER
The National Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association Inc.
OLD TIME
Hobby Club would turn into a lifetime obsession.
Reminiscence
A hand mixer and a 8 HP Nelson gas engine.
Van Buren Flywheelers
Third Annual Van Buren Fly-wheelers Antique Engine and Tractor Show.
Reflections
A brief word.
International Collector
Collection of International Tractors.
PIONEER POWER LOGGING
Ray Dibbert, member of LeSueur County Pioneer Power Assoc.
EDWARDS RIVER ANTIQUE ENGINE ASSOCIATION
Show News.
Letter to the Editor
Brent Burch (a graphic designer for BYU publications).
IN MEMORIAM
Roy was born October 9, 1884 at Magnolia, Rock County.
Krueger-Atlas Engines
Krueger-Atlas engines owned by O. B. Maloy.
Arizona Club Changes Name
Show News.
Like Father, Like Son
Oran Sorenson, with his son Andrew.
Delameter's Old Time Thrashing Bee
Show News.
Out of the Badlands
Barns plentiful enough to protect every cow and newborn calf.
Barnyard Fairbanks
Fairbanks-Morse 3 HP Engine.
ENGINES IN SCANDINAVIA
The Munktells is a major part of an exhibition at Rubens.
A Reader's Poetry
One Lunger Rhapsody.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Bronkophonic sound Suppressor-Part No. BS99W- on the F-3-Z.
July 1987
FROM THE EDITOR
We are trying to do what we can, through the Reflections column.
Reflections
A Brief Word.
THERMOIL KEROSENE ENGINE
The instructions say: prime first, then set compression relief lever.
Canadian Built Tractor
I had ordered two, a 9N Ford, and an 'S' series Case.
WC WIDE FRONT
A 1939 B AC, I was familiar with WC but, I had no desire to own.
Antique Engine and Tractor Association, Inc.
The Antique Engine and Tractor Association.
I.H.C. Dealer's Catalog Gives Color Information
These books were strictly for the dealers' use as they are serial numbered.
IN MEMORIAM
Mike was an avid engine collector, restorer for many years.
HOW I FOUND THE ALAMO
We had some engines, tractors and threshers and stuff at the Keensburg Fair.
AN INGECO ENGINE IS REBORN
2 HP Ingeco engine was mostly apart and most of the parts were rusted.
SHOW TIME!
One of the biggest attractions was the Kiddy Tractor Pull.
1986 Maryland Steam Historical Society Show
Show news
Golden Spread Antique Machinery Association Show
Show News.
RUSTY WHEELS OLD ENGINE CLUB
Glen Scroggins designed the drink cooler using a F-M 2 HP old engine.
CREATIVE MODEL MAKER
Model tractors were built by La Roy Unger.
""Never Look a Gift Tractor. . .""
It was an LP gas model and had gas in the tank.
Valley Historical Engine Association
Show News.
TEAM WORK
Maud was larger and had more horse power.
Poverty Hill Special
I found a 1936 three/five horse variable governor International engine.
BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL Q
It had the wrong air cleaner, no muffler, wrong gas cap.
MISCELLANEOUS
A 4 HP International Famous throttling governor engine.
August 1987
FROM THE EDITOR
Many readers attend half a dozen or more events.
THE DUBUQUE ENGINE
The Dubuque engine is a rare engine made in Dubuque.
Some Threshing Experiences
In 1919, the Tri-County Farmers Club was formed.
TEXAS PUMP AND ENGINE RESTORED BY LOUISIANIAN
The engine and pump were purchased and mounted as a unit.
Illiana Antique Power Show Held at Boswell, Indiana
7th Annual show held at the Benton County Fairgrounds.
1987 AUCTION DAY Hudson Valley Old Time Power Association
Many items were placed prior to the day of the auction.
Miniature Engine Collector
In the 1974 show we moved all steam engines upon tables.
Scale Model of Henry Ford's First Engine
Model of Henry Ford's first engine.
415O2 RUNS AGAIN
Bearings, crankshaft, camshaft etc. had been protected by the oil.
IN MEMORIAM
He and his wife Betty restored an antique 1897 Galloway truck.
M. L. Scholl & Sons, Collectors
Dad's collection of electric and steam railroad lanterns began in the late 50s.
Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village
Old machinery days.
1986 Prairie Village Show
Show News.
SILVER KING TRACTORS
The first three tractors on the right are four wheeler Silver King tractors.
Miscellaneous
Models are the work of Garland Jobe of 2114 Almance Church Road.
Reflections
A Brief Word.
The REAL Fordson, Part III
Mysterious mom myth.
September 1987
FROM THE EDITOR
We are told that safety regulations are being stiffened by organizations abroad.
Brother Ed and His ""New Fangled Stickney
Stickney gas engine for pulling the sheller.
Shaw Pep-P-Pal
Old tractor just sitting in heap.
The Good Old Bays
I also own a Ball oil-fueled engine which is called a half breed.
Obtaining and Restoring A Ransome Crawler
The MG2 was powered by a Sturmey Archer 6 HP engine.
My Encounter With A WITTE
The engine was a 1 HP Fairbanks Morse without a mag.
Kiron Man Is Metal Craftsman
His homemade machines including a drill press, a grinder and a welder.
Reflections
A Brief Word.
The REAL Fordson, Part III (MYSTERIOUS MOM MYTH)
Mysterious Mom Myth.
MOM Characteristics and Parts
MOM is neither a Ford, a Henry Ford & Son, nor a Fordson tractor.
1885 Slide Valve
A rare flame ignited slide valve Otto gas engine.
Tips on Rebuilding or Restoring
1 & 3 and 3-6 hp ellis engines.
ANTIQUE GAS ENGINE AND TRACTOR SHOW
Show News.
IN MEMORIAM
Mr. Gerdes was a pioneer of the art of tractor pulling with old tractors.
MISCELLANEOUS
5 HP fluted cooler Aermotor was restored by Harvey A. Wahl.
October 1987
FROM THE EDITOR
If you're hoping to advertise something you sell for Christmas.
INTERCONTINENTAL C-26 TRACTOR
A steel foundry in Marshall, Texas had been considering a tractor design.
WORKING MODEL OF AN AMERICAN SAWMILL
This time it's a one-quarter scale, working model of an American sawmill.
UAW LOCAL No. 662 SHOW
Show News.
The Twenty-Five Dollar Engine
I expressed the desire of obtaining an old engine.
The Story of the ""Old 1928 Rumely Do-All Tractor""
A six year old used Rumely Do All tractor with two-row mounted cultivator.
RUMELY DOALL TRACTOR
No repairs or adjustments were necessary.
IN MEMORIAM
He worked for Ziegler Company in Minneapolis.
A CHRONOLOGY OF THE GAS ENGINE
The fifth edition of Gas, Oil and Air Engines, by Byran Donklin.
OUR LITTLE TRACTOR
One nice fall day in 1984 we set out to find a small I.H.C. tractor.
A Cub Comes Out Of Hibernation
How much is it going to take to liberate this paragon of machine-hood.
Reflections
A Brief Word.
PHOTO ALBUM
The John Deere R was restored by Paul E. Maan.
Old Number Three
The Jack Walter sale in Carey, Ohio.
TRACTOR STAMP ISSUED
The 7.1-cent Tractor coil stamp.
One Man's Trash ANOTHER'S TREASURE
I made an estimate of 20 tons of old iron.
Deere & Company Celebrate 150 Years
This year Deere & Company celebrates a corporate milestone.
WHAT DID YOU SAY?
I've never seen a parade with a tractor, a washing machine.
CRISWELL'S UPDATE LIST
The search list is broken down by tractor model.
10 HP FAIRBANKS-MORSE ""Z"" ENGINE
Fairbanks-Morse was completely overhauled by Pete in five months.
MISCELLANEOUS
The 4-wheel drive Massey-Harris.
November 1987
FROM THE EDITOR
1988 Steam & Gas Show Directory, which will be our 14th annual edition.
A. STANLEY JONES: Inventor Of The Small Thresher
The name A. Stanley Jones was synonymous with the small threshing machine.
The Tale OF TWO FORDSONS
Fordsons had auto steering, fully enclosed gears.
Reflections
A Brief Word.
The Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association, Inc.
The Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association, Inc.
The Old Creek Engine
The saddest looking 1 horse John Deere engine.
A CALLAHAN ENGINE
10 HP single flywheel Callahan pumping engine #1811.
The Trip Home
A 1929, 20-30, model W Rumely Oil Pull.
Another ENGINE STORY
He described the engine as having no wrist pin.
Found In Michigan 2 HPNOVO
2 HP Novo.
The DOAK Story
The water tank and gas tank were missing.
The Oliver Flag
The actual flag is much larger than those pictured, measuring 86 long.
SAFETY
Engines should be placed in the compound with flywheels.
IN MEMORIAM
Don was a member of the Local 662 Gas Engine Tractor Show.
Sears Roebuck Handi Man
Back in '75 or '76 I saw an old tractor without a hood or the original engine.
Pleasure and Pathos
He loaded his trailer with merchandise and a UC Allis.
MISCELLANEOUS
1943 John Deere Model D.
December 1987
FROM THE EDITOR
1988 Steam and Gas Show Directory
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word
A New Show NEEDED AND CREATED In Western New York
Department has organized an annual Steam and Gas show
FORD 8N RESTORED
Some Pictures of a Ford 8N Tractor s/n 8N273758
Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show
17th Annual Machinery Show at the Brown County Fairgrounds.
FARIBAULT
The fuel pump was copied from a Faribault engine.
A MICHIGAN ENGINE STORY
Restoration and History of the Engine by Colin Caborn's Students.
History of The National Engineering Co.
Makers Of Michigan Engines.
1916 Case
They only used the crossmotor Case on their farm fourteen miles.
Norman Brockelsby
The drip oiler is a copy of a Lunkenheimer oiler.
MISCELLANEOUS
President Reagan is shown with a brand new Ford diesel tractor.
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