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When Horsepower Was Measured At An Honest Rate

By Byron Bradbury

West Milford, New Jersey 07480

George Hall, of 1945 Macopin Rd., West Milford, New Jersey 07480, spent six months fabricating parts, fitting pieces, and assembling this engine in his shop.

Why not build them as you remember them states George Hall at 72 years of age. He has been a tool and die maker all his life and has had an overwhelming interest in various gasoline engines since he was ten years old. He opened up a small lawn-mower repair shop in the early 60s in a quiet North Jersey town to serve the local people with honest repairs.

About fifteen years ago an elderly old friend came into the shop and explained to George that he had an old Fairbanks and Morse make and break engine that didn't run and was hoping that he would look at it. After almost an hour of reminiscing about the...

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