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Good Hunting to All

By R. A. Day

6 Windward Drive, Severna Park, Maryland 21146

Pictured is an unrestored but operating Palmer ZR-1 Marine engine. It has block casting, dated 9-23-43, bore 5½", stroke 6", 143 cubic inches, 7 HP at 700 RPM, weight 425 pounds. The tinier was made by CUNO, restored ZR-1. The ZR-1,2, 3 and 4 were made from 1923 until 1940 or 50.

Pictured is an unrestored but fine running Bulldog, Circa 1909. It was made by the Fairbanks Company, type BD, number B16250, 5 HP, 375 RPM.

Shown is a partially restored 1947 Palmer Brothers, Cos Cob, Ct., ZR-3 Marine engine. The serial number is 3351247, 5½ bore, 6" stroke, 429 cubic inches, 1000 pounds, 30 HP at 800 RPM. The engine is not fully reassembled because it is too heavy to move easily.

I have been collecting engines since 1935 when I obtained a Smith Motor Wheel. A Fuller Joh...

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