SHARPLES GASOUNE ENGINES

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P.O. Box 6, 60 East Main Street Wilmington, Vermont
05363-0006

I recently acquired a catalog of ‘Creamery, Dairy and Dairy
Barn Equipment,’ published by J. S. Biesecker, of New York
City, in 1916.

This catalog had a full page featuring the Sharpies Gasoline
Engines.

C. H. Wendel’s book, American Gasoline Engines Since 1872
states that the Sharpies engines were introduced by the Sharpies
Separator Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1916, but by
1919, production of gasoline engines had apparently ceased.

This company is credited with inventing the cream separator.

A complete line of separators is featured in this catalog, from
small, hand-powered to steam turbine models.

A copy of the cover of the catalog and the page showing the
engines is shown.

J. S. BIESECKER, 59 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK

Gasoline Engines

THE ‘SHARPLES’

The engine is made in four sizes. They are all exactly alike in
construction except for the size of the parts.

Specifications are as follows:

Cylinder Head completely water jacketed. Water
surrounds the chambers containing both valves.

Cylinder accurately ground on special
cylinder-grinding machines.

Water Hopper extra large.

Double IgnitionTwo complete systems, each
entirely independent of the other. One is a make-and-break-spark
magneto, giving just as hot a spark at slow speed (i. e., for
starting) as at full speed. Magneto will run immersed in water. It
is operated by the movement of the exhaust valve leverno extra
gears or cams necessary. Second system is jump-spark and is
provided by dry battery in steel covered box. Both sparks can be
used to make engine start easy in severe winter weather. Having
duplicate independent sparking systems means that a delay due to
spark trouble is unheard of. Batteries last indefinitely, as the
magneto is used entirely for starting and running under all
ordinary conditions.

PulleysEither standard shaft pulleys or engine
pulleys can be mounted on both sides of engine, as main shaft and
fly-wheel on each side is fitted for both kinds.

Governor Our engineers have given the governor
a lot of special consideration. It is very sensitive and holds the
engine speed constant, thus making the engine especially desirable
for electric lighting outfits.

Change Speed Lever A simple lever controls the
governor. Lever can be shifted instantly to any desired speed while
engine is running.

Gasoline Tank Located at lowest point of
engine, the suction feed drawing it up to mixing value as it is
needed. Endorsed by fire underwriters. Very simple, as no gasoline
pump is needed.

Steel Skids Engine is mounted on indestructible
steel channel beams.

Crank Guard Heavy iron guard encases the
revolving crank shaft, preventing the possibility of an accident,
and making the engine neater and cleaner.

Finish Sharpies engines have the same smooth,
perfect finish as Sharples separators.

SIZES
HoureShippingPulleyPulleyFloor Space
PowerSpeedWeightDiam.FaceRequired by SkidsPrices
21/2350-550425663’6×28′$90.00
41/2300-5007251065’4×28′125.00
61/2250-45012001486′ x 3′185.00
9200-40017001686’2×3’2275.00
  • Published on Nov 1, 1998
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