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DALE NICKERSON, Glasgow Road, Cassadaga, New York 14718 sends
this: ‘I figure it’s time to let everyone know what
transpired as a result of my birth control pill want ad in the
July-August issue.

‘For some reason the engine name was misspelled, should have
been Jacobson. Was going to send a request that the ad be placed in
the next issue with the name corrected but gave the idea up after
realizing the panic that could ensue if everybody knew what I was
up to.

‘Shortly after the ad appeared, a very good friend who
realized what could happen if the Jacobson propagation rate
wasn’t brought under control, sent a most generous supply of
prescription pills. He was the only one to offer help; sorry, I
can’t disclose his name.

‘Since the Jacobson breeding season is during September and
October, I had time to devise a plan of action. Much thought was
given as to the best way to distribute the pills over the large
territory around Warren, Pa., home of the Jacobson.

‘It was decided to broadcast them from a helicopter, a
service was contacted and after convincing them of the urgency and
potentially dangerous nature of the mission, they donated the use
of a helicopter and pilot. I say dangerous, because there are
people who would stop at nothing to prevent the mission from being
carried out.

‘On a gloomy morning in early September, we loaded the
helicopter and took off for Warren. Started shoveling pills to the
wind five miles from the center of town and made an ever widening
circle. It was tedious work shoveling those hundreds of pounds of
pills, but it was a job that had to be done. Once in awhile the
sound of gunfire could be heard far below, but that didn’t
deter us.

‘I must point this out-the pills are effective on the male
and female of the Jacobson species and remain potent for five
years.

‘The last hundred pounds were reserved for a small area
fourteen miles west of Warren which is known to contain many of the
Jacobson elite.

‘The scouts in the field now report that no new Jacobsons
are in sight and that the possibility of an invasion into
neighboring states has been brought to a halt.’

CARL M. LATHROP, 108 Garfield Avenue, Madison, New Jersey 07490
is one of our regular contributors and he sends us this:

‘I think that we have a ‘live one’ on the hook. My
son Stephen, has always been interested in tinkering with machinery
from steam engines to a recently acquired Jaeger hit-and-miss. At
work he is busy helping the ladies smell nice and have their hair
in place as a cosmetic chemist but come the weekend-look out!

‘Among the first ventures was to build a railroad track car
similar to the 1915 Buda shown on page 3 of the January/February,
1978 Iron Men Album. Now he and a group of
volunteers are rebuilding a Davenport diesel/mechanical locomotive
for the newly formed Catskill Mountain Railroad, a tourist
operation for summer visitors.

‘But, most recently, a 5 HP Jaeger along with a saw bench
ended up in his back yard. Over the Thanksgiving weekend the two of
us had it running and managed to saw a winter wood supply for the
old round oak stove in his early American living room. Yes, I think
we have a recruit. I’ve just sent in a subscription to
G.E.M. for him as a birthday present.’

HUGH DUROIN, Blue Hall, Maine 04614 has some questions for the
readers: ‘I have a Cushman vertical, 4 cycle, 4 HP Model C,
S.N. 35811. Can anyone supply me with information as to this
original brand and type of magneto and carburetor and the correct
color for this engine? What was its intended use? It has a chain
drive sprocket with a 6′ pulley for 4’ flat belt.

‘What type of engine was the Schrebler carburetor pat.
October 14, 1902 used on? This is a big brass carburetor weighing 8
lbs. float type with a bowl that must hold a pint.

‘Would anyone venture to guess the maker of the following
engine? It is hopper cooled, make and break 9′ stroke, 4-5′
bore with the only mark of any type being R93H cast into the
head.’

‘Hey G.E.M. Fans!’ says RON FRANZ, 503
Hill Street, Dothan, Alabama 36301 as he asks for your assistance.
‘I have a 1 HP Monitor gas pump engine made by Baker
Manufacturing Company. I have it mounted on a steel-wheeled cart
along with a red jacket hand pump and water barrel. What makes it
more interesting to watch is that it actually pumps water into the
barrel while in gear. This is my proudest possession and the one I
know the least about. If any of you hit and missers out there in
Engine Land can help I would appreciate it. The serial number is
47073. I would like to know where it was made, valve clearance and
timings and correct spark plugs. Thank you in advance.’

‘Enclosed find two pictures of recently restored gas
engines. The Novo is owned by Steve Frasl, Route 3, Box 336,
Brainerd, Minnesota 56401. Steve restored this engine last fall and
the fine looking cart under the Novo was constructed by Steve
during restoration. It is a 2 HP, 600 RPM battery ignition engine
of about 1919 vintage and bears S/N 19950.’

Steve would like to have help about a Fairbanks-Morse Type Z,
Style D, 1 HP engine. He needs original paint color and want to
know if the pulley is supposed to have a rope pull notch or if
there was a special crank.

‘The Root & Van Dervoort is owned by Jim Jokela and
restoration of the engine was done by him in fall of 1982. The R
& V is a 4 HP, 400 RPM, battery ignited hit and miss engine
with a patent date of May 3, 1904. S/N 21913CL.’

Jim would like help with the original paint color and striping
color for a 7 HP C. S. Judson, throttle-governed engine. He would
also like to hear from anyone having an R & V engine that
appears to be older than #21913. His R & V is trailer mounted
with a buzz saw. JIM JOKELA, Route 10, Box 254, Brainerd, Minnesota
56401.

GLEN R. SWENSON, 2102 Elm Street, Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744
has this to tell us: ‘I have acquired two engines with lots of
parts numbers but no nameplate. Am hoping some Smoke Ring readers
can help me. Here are the numbers of an engine which looks like the
one on the cover of Rathbun’s books, which is a Wolverine:
Bore4′, stroke 5&’, flywheel 24′, flywheel BB30,
water hopper BB-2, head BB-4, cam gear CC18, base casting BB-1,
main bearing caps BB-9 and connecting rod W24.

‘The other engine is much smaller with S/N A704, bore
3′, flywheel 16′, connecting rod K-6, governor weights
B-21, governor arm M-4, cam gear M-8, side bar bracket B-35, rocker
arm M-7, rocker arm bracket M-5. I think it was red.’

‘I need help on a light plant made by Fairbanks Morse &
Co.,’ states ROY S. MAST, Route 4, SR 557, Millersburg, Ohio
44654. ‘It is shunt wound generator S/N 34383IH type, 1.5 KW
2000 RPM 40 AMPS 1.5 K.W. continuous Duty 40°C 37 volts. Need a
wiring diagram and any other data.

‘I also have an engine, Gray Brothers, S/N 85972, 2% HP,
Cleveland, Ohio. I need to know what the original ignition was
like. The engine has been converted to plug and buzzing coil. What
was original color and striping?’

Suggestions would be appreciated by EUGENE J. HALM, 439 Locksly
Drive, Paradise, California 95969 as he has a 1 HP John Deere Model
E that does not fire every time it is supposed to and this is most
perplexing. He has examined the gas line check valve and it is
working properly. The igniter is a rebuilt one and a continuity
check shows it is opening at the appropriate time. All the timing
marks match up and the valves are seating. The engine will more
often than not intake gas two or more times before ignition takes
place.

This next letter comes from J. D. ‘JACK’ LAW, Pierson,
Iowa 51048:

‘I must write to tell you about an incident that happened to
me. This will attempt to show what a great bunch of guys there are
out there in this world of collecting old iron. I collect John
Deere’s and have a good friend in Pierson, Iowa named Daker
McQueen who collects mostly McCormick-Deering tractors. Daker was
out in Montana looking for old iron and he met a man from Custer
named Dave Lambrecht, who has a lot of nice John Deere’s and in
the process of visiting, got Dave’s name, address & phone
number so I could correspond with him. Dave & I exchanged a
couple of letters & I found he has some parts I can use in
restoring one of my tractors. About the first of August, 19821
ordered some parts from Dave who wrote back saying it was harvest
time and he would look for what I need as soon as harvest was over.
About the middle of September, I received a letter from Dave saying
he was on a trip to the middle west and intended to stop in
Pierson. He brought the parts with him. One stop in Izanti,
Minnesota to visit Lloyd Bellin who tried to get Dave to go along
with him to the Mt. Pleasant Show. Dave was running out of time and
couldn’t go to Mt. Pleasant or visit me here at Pierson, so he
left the parts with Lloyd who took the parts to Mt. Pleasant
intending to give them to me there. I couldn’t attend the Mt.
Pleasant Show this year, so on the way home Lloyd dropped the parts
at Harold Haggin’s in Joice, Iowa. Harold told Lloyd that he
would see me in the near future. I met Lloyd Bellin at the Waukee
Swap Meet for the first time this Spring…Harold Haggin I have
known for 3-4 years. Early one morning I got a phone call from
Lloyd telling me that Harold had my parts and would get them to me.
On Sunday night, September 26,I got a phone call from Harold saying
he has my parts & will bring them down to me. He is coming down
to see Charles Krekow to pick up some shutters made by Charles. My
good friend Charles lives about 12 miles north of Pierson.

‘In short, I got some parts from a man I haven’t met in
Custer Montana, who took the parts to a man in Izanti,
Minnesota-who I have met once; he went to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to
deliver the parts- brought the parts back to Joice, Iowa &
turned them over to another collector to deliver the parts to me.
In the meantime I sent a letter to Dave Lambrecht enclosing a check
for the parts that I know will eventually get to me.

‘Harold Haggin offered to send the parts by UPS if I needed
them in a hurry. Two collectors make a long distance phone call
informing another collector where and who has his parts for
him.

‘If any of you have any dealings with the men mentioned
above, rest assured of being treated fair and square. I have a
folder with seventy some business cards in it, that are some of the
best people in the world. Thanks for a great magazine representing
some very good people-collecting old iron.’

‘See photo of engine I cannot identify,’ says BOB
SEELEY, RR3, Box 176, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093. ‘A strip of
copper plate on the top of the hopper is stamped HP 1, RPM 500, No.
107174. It has a unique vacuum or compressor system built in the
inside of the belt pulley. I need some input such as make, design
description, color, trim and year of manufacture.

‘I also need to know the lettering and trim, if any, for a 2
HP United. Is it similar to the 1 HP United?’

JIM ROBERTSON, 506 Meadow Lane, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
needs to get an answer from you folks as he states:

‘My Headless 2HP Witte Spark Plug Ignition (S/N 21124) was
being used for a weight on a farm disc when found. The piston was
frozen all the way in. Sandblasting the bore behind the piston
cleaned away the accumulation of dirt and rusts. After weeks of
soaking in penetrating oil, the piston was persuaded out using a
hydraulic porta-power, to pressurize the combustion chamber. The
pits in the cylinder bore and crank shaft were filled with J. B.
Weld.

‘The exhaust valve was broken off flush with the valve box.
I need dimensions for the valve, valve guide and valve spring. All
that remains of the ignition is a teardrop shaped (approx.
1’x2′) piece of red fiber material located adjacent to the
cam. I need the details and dimensions to complete the
igition.’

This writing comes from JAMES DEKLE, 430 Colton Avenue,
Thomasville, Georgia 31792: ‘It’s been a long time since I
wrote to Smoke Rings. I still enjoy G.E.M. and
your column very much. I’m not sure GEM is
Gas Engine
Magazine abbreviation only. It may be
Good Engine
Material or Great
Enthusiasm Manifested.

‘Anyway, we wish to announce the formation of a new engine
club, The Deep South Steam and Gas Engine Club, with members from
South Georgia, South Florida and North Florida. We meet the third
Saturday of every third month, have had three meetings and now
co-host our First Show at the Deep South Fairgrounds, Thomasville,
Georgia on March 26 and 27. See our ad! This will be a fun and
educational meet. We plan to make lots of mistakes and may try to
correct some of them next year. For more information write Ron
Franz, 503 Hill St., Dothan, Alabama 36301.’ (Good Luck
Fellas, hope your organization grows with your
enthusiasm.)

‘I have tried to help others with problems in Smoke Rings
and now I need some help,’ claims GARY GYLLING, Route 4,
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501.

‘I have recently acquired the pictured engine and would like
to know the name, place of manufacture and anything else. The bore
is 2′, stroke 1 & 15/16′ flywheel 8×1′ and overall
length 12′.Stamped on it in several places is #14 so I assume
this is probably 14th made. It is 2 cycle.’

ED BELIN, 8030 Clikeman Road, Rockford, Illinois 61103 would
like to hear from someone who has a J.D. GP 301 or J.D. 450 4-row
corn planter as he needs information (see Want Ads)…HAROLD
CURTISS, 10180 Pickeral Lake Road, Petoskey, Michigan 49770 would
like to know what color his Lansing Company 1-1 HP was
painted…….. GARRY KIRSCH, Box 47, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 would
like to get in touch with anyone familiar with the Standard Twin
garden tractors made by Standard Motor Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He has a fairly complete steel-wheeled two cylinder S.N. 30904815.
He would like to know if the carburetor is made by Standard or is
from another make, also how many were produced and how many are in
existence…VINCE RODERICK, 169 Gorham Road, Scarboro, Maine 04074
has a vertical Stover S.N. A4284 about 1905. He would like help in
the form of pictures or drawings of the carb, fuel pump, piping and
any levers connected with pump…DOC & PAULINE SCHRAGE, 1219
Lawn Avenue, New Haven, Indiana 46774 would like to find out about
a 4.5 HP Caille 1927 outboard motor, Bosch magneto, all loose, rope
starter magneto in flywheel…A. L. HEILAND, 15323 C.R. 25 A, Anna,
Ohio 45302 recently bought an engine with a brass plate reading:
15-Jk-69-82, 1 HP. He would like to know the make and year…CARL
BRUSS , 7050 S. 27th Street, Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154 has a
Salsbury air-cooled gas engine and can’t find any information
on this engine-no serial number, size or where it was made and
when. Can you help?…FREDERICK A. BEST, R.D. 4, Gouveneur,New York
13642 would like to know the age or production date of a 1 Stickney
#19562 and 1-2 HP Sandwich No. A14477 sold in Gouveneur, N.Y. by
the Spooner Campbell Co. It has 16′ x 2′ flywheels and
detachable cylinder…DON ALTHOLZ 220 E. North Street, St. Clair,
Missouri 63077 needs help with the correct colors and pin striping
for a 1 HP Hercules S.N. 258159 and a 3 HP upright Novo S.N. 41693.
He will answer all responses… JIM McCRACKEN, Box 176,
Crawfordsville, Oregon 97336 would like to correspond with a
Jacobson owner to confirm identity and color of his 5 HP
hopper-cooled sideshaft engine. It looks identical to a Bulls-eye
with the exception of a crank handle built into the flywheel, but
he bought it as a Jacobson…BILL WILLIAMS, R.R. 1, Cassville,
Wisconsin 53806 would like some data on an I.H.C. Famous upright 2
HP plunger type water pump, i.e. check valves, locations,
etc…ROBERT A. JOHNSON, Route 2, Box 358, Canyon, Texas 79015 has
asked previously about color of Monitor engines. Since then he has
gotten some more N.O.S. parts and says some of these fit only later
model 1 engines. Some of these are red and some are gray also. It
would seem that Baker may have used both colors over a lot of
years…BILL GRAVES, R.D. 3, Camden, New York 13316 has just
purchased a 25 HP Marion gas engine, completely disassembled and
would like to hear from anyone who has a Marion or info concerning
one. A drawing of the rod cap or dimensions of one would be greatly
appreciated… W. H. BAUGHMAN, Cut Bank, Montana 59427 has a Rumely
16-30 #4430 and would like to hear from someone the year of his
tractor and dimensions for the water tank so he could build
one…RICHARD GRIFFIN, 3625 Emery Road, Adrian, Michigan 49221
wants information on a Woolery engine No. 2633 Model A, 7 HP, pat.
Aug. 15, 1916. Engine was made by Woolery Machine Co., Minneapolis,
Minnesota…ROBERT J. ALTVATER, 4678 East Wildcat Road, R.R. #6,
St. Johns, Michigan 48879 is seeking any data on a North western
Railroad Section car engine. It is DRX Type, 6-9 HP, two cycle,
reversible engine. S.N. 70362, made by Northwestern Motor Co., in
Eau Claire, Wisconsin…MAX BROWN, 982 Nash Road, N. Tonawanda, New
York 14120 has a 1935 Case RC tractor and would like to know if the
electric starter was an option, where is the serial number and what
is the horsepower?…MARVIN BURTS-FIELD, 15 So. Sherman, Liberal,
Kansas 67901 would like to know who sells Stuart live steam engine
models. They were made in England…HAROLD W. HAUGER, 10819 Tucker
Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 has a 25-45 cross motor Case S/N
264449 and would like to know year of manufacture…RUSSELL
ZOELLING, 8279 Ford Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 was very well
pleased with response to his letter about his F-12. He received 17
letters and would like to thank everyone. His F-12 is a 1936 model
and was converted to an F-14…KRAIG A. SODERBERG, 511 Cottage
Grove, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304 is looking for information on a
Simplicity S/N U10009, about 1 HP with a Webster mag and igniter.
Some good sketches of the name painted on the black and a pin
striping diagram would be greatly appreciated… MIKE ZENKO, 2283
Boardwalk Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301 needs help with a
United Type A, 1 HP S/N 110887 engine. Wants to know type of mag
and drive needed, color and age…CARL HODGSON, 4810 E. Fruitport
Road, Fruitport, Michigan 49415, phone 616-865-3964 just bought a 3
HP United engine S/N 155551 Type A and would like to know year
built, color, etc.-would like to borrow a manual if possible…JOHN
J. ACKLEY, JR., RD #5 Seeley Road, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302
needs pictures and info on a Massey Harris Type 2, 1 HP, 650 RPM,
S/N 1K806. He has one all in pieces and is hoping to restore
it…ORVILLE L. DECKER, 533 W. Maple Avenue, Adrian, Michigan 49221
would like to know how to build a magnetic magnetizer to magnetize
the magnet on gas engines…

Here is a picture of an old Jacobson 2 cycle engine sent to us
by DICK SHOUDY, 1016 Phelps Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61108. Dick
says: ‘I believe this engine was run by battery and coil
ignition. There is a flipper on the end of the crankshaft which has
a spring to hold it in the outward position. I can’t figure out
how this was hooked up. I would like to hear from someone on this.
Also would like the S/N from a complete mower. The Jacobson Company
was very helpful but since I did not have a mower number they sent
me a manual on the same engine, but run by a Heinze magneto. An
interesting feature is that you put regular gas in the tank and the
oilier on the air intake of the carburetor automatically mixes in
the oil into the gas. The original color is grey.’

‘It won’t take long for you to realize that I don’t
know a great deal about gas engines. That’s why I need your
help,’ pleads PAUL R. DAVIS, JR., 461 Cross Timbers Drive,
Lewisville, Texas 75067. 817-491-2998. ‘I have two gas engines
in running condition. My problem is that I don’t know anything
about coils, batteries and wiring. A diagram, written instructions,
etc. would do the trick. Brass plates read as follows: 1.
Associated Manufacturers Co., Waterloo, Iowa U.S.A. Johnny
Boy-Chore Boy Line 1 HP. 2. Stover Type K engine, Stover Mfg. &
Engine Co., Freeport, Illinois, U.S.A. 2 HP Speed 600 KA 166767.
Would appreciate any help and would also like to know more
collectors.’

MERWIN EICKMEYER, Route 1, Box 305, Deer Park, Washington 99006
needs help on an engine he is about to restore. It is ‘The
Field’ made by the Field and Brundag Co., Jackson, Michigan S/N
2313, 4 HP. It is a sideshaft with lower exhaust valve and upper
intake valve. No magneto but the igniter mounted in the head is
activated by the extreme end of the sideshaft. The water hopper is
added as a reservoir to the top of the cyl. held on by only a pipe
threaded in the cyl. block and piped to the lower side for
circulation of the water. ‘I would like to know what color
paint and year of manufacturing – sure would appreciate
it.’

ERWIN KRETZSCHMAR, Route 3, Box 157, Floresville, Texas 78114
writes: ‘I received this photo of my wife and myself taken by
Ted Krueger of San Antonio, Texas 78201 who took the photo before a
parade in Holland, Texas. As far as we know this is the only engine
of its kind that exists in the U.S. It is a Morton. We are
wondering if anyone knows anything about it, they could speak up
and let us all know. I have it restored and running and have taken
it to shows but nobody seems to know anything about this
engine.’

‘Can someone help me please?’ asks JOHN R. TROUTMAN, 940
E. Street, Salida, Colorado 81201. ‘I have just purchased a 10
HP Bean Orchard Sprayer engine, RPM 850, S/N 484. Someone has used
it for a compressor, then changed heads and cut off the valve
stems. There is one flywheel on it; are there supposed to be two?
There was a tree growing between one of the cylinders and the
flywheel. I cut the tree off top and bottom and cut the rest out
when I got home. Now, I have it free and turning over, but I need
to talk to someone who knows about this engine. I need to know the
carb and manifold set-up and what kind of mag. How do you drain and
change oil, etc. Please help!’

The following comes from THOMAS M. JENSEN, 559 Sheldon Road,
Palmyra, New York 14522:

‘First, I would like to thank Kevin Behnke from Wausau, Wi.,
Bill Armstrong, From Clarkston, Wash., and especially Paul Best
from P.O. Box 470, Waldo, Arkansas 71770 for helping me date my
Witte engines. I would like to suggest to the collectors that have
old tractors that most implement dealers have books on old tractors
that give date of manufacture and where to find the serial number
on their tractors.

Included with this letter is the model, H.P. and R.P.M. ratings
for all the old Briggs-Stratton cast iron engines. For show
purposes I would cut the R.P.M.s down better than half as the
speeds given are for working engines. For the Maytag collectors I
have the serial numbers and their date of manufacture.’ (We
don’t have enough space to print the entire list-we had the
list of models and years in the July/August 1982 edition, though,
and if you send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope, we’ll
send you a copy of this new list with the R.P.M.s)

WILLIAM A. ANDERSON, 108 S. Davis, Marshall, Missouri 65340
writes and hopes for answers: ‘I have recently acquired an
engine I have yet to identify. So far, I have found that all the
casting numbers (except those on the flywheels and main bearing
caps) match to a book I have on the Empire Gas Engine Line under
the seven HP column. The flywheels and main bearing caps have a
five digit casting number where all other castings have a four
digit number. The flywheels are larger, both wider and larger in
diameter than the spec’s on the Empire engine. If anyone knows
anything about this engine I would like to hear from you. I would
like to find out everything I can on this engine (make, color,
etc.) All help will be appreciated.’

A letter comes to us from GENE NAFZIGER, R.R., Minier, Illinois
61759: ‘Recently, I purchased an engine with double flywheels,
horizontal cylinder, open end crankshaft, 4′ bore and 9’
stroke. The water hopper has flat slanted wides with a flat plate
bolted on top. A brass nameplate on side identifies the engine as
Eaton of Toronto and Winnipeg, Canada. I have been unable to find
any information about the engine and wonder if the readers could
help. What is the color of paint? Type of ignition? A spark plug on
the engine now may have replaced an igniter. What is the shape of
gas tank and location? What type of mixing valve was used? This
engine had been converted to use a float style, automobile type.
Where is the location of the serial number and possible date of
manufacture? Engine is a hit and miss governing type. (Lots of
questions, Readers, write him if you can help.)

‘I have a David Bradley Tri-Trac Riding Tractor Model No.
917,59101, S/N 1565. I would appreciate knowing when it was
manufactured and how many were made. (See cover story of
G.E.M. Nov/Dec 1982 for more information on the
David Bradley Tri-Trac)

‘I am also restoring an Earthmaster Model C and would like
to know the original color. Information from the Agricultural
Tractor 1855-1950 by R. B. Gray suggests it was made about
1946.’ This letter came from Wes Stratman, 31890 Hwy. 96 E.,
Pueblo, Colorado 81006.

Just a few thoughts to leave you with…Who learns and learns
and acts not on what he learns is like the one who plows and plows
but never sows…If you think you have no fault, that is possibly
the worst one…If you’re taking a beating, cheer up; God is
just stirring the batter to bring you a blessing…Bye-Love Ya
All!


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