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Old Arco Powers Vintage Hardie Sprayer

By Robert W. Lemmert Sr.

13704 Uhl Highway S.E., Cumberland, Maryland 21502

In the summer of 1997 a friend and local farmer, Benny Twigg, showed me a 2 HP Arco engine, serial #291982, that he had covered with a piece of roofing tin in the woods. He took it off an old horse-drawn 100-gallon Hardie Sprayer he used 35 to 40 years ago in his orchard. He converted that spray-rig to a PTO drive since the Arco's gas tank was rusting and causing trouble. He asked me if I would be interested in restoring the Arco to running condition since he didn't have time.

With some tech help from Allen Shively and welding expertise from Jim Cogan, fellow engine restorers, I was able to get the Arco running again with just minor parts needed such as rings, springs, and mag tune-up. With some welding and brazing on the governor spindle housing and spindle shaft, Jim agreed to do his magic t...

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