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A Rusty Rescue
In the December/January issue, we began a three-part feature on Peter Rooke’s latest restoration project. We conclude below with Part 3.
From Apr/May 2008, Volume 43, No. 3
1899 Fairbanks-Morse “Type T” Special Electric 6 HP engine
In early 2004, a neighbor, Bob, was visiting me and saw some of my engines.
From Feb/Mar 2008, Volume 43, No. 2
Worth the Work
Some engines are worth the hassle. Take Dave Rotigel’s 1920 11 HP Austral oil engine, for instance.
From Dec/Jan 2008, Volume 43, No. 1
The Little-Known Landis
One of the least known Pennsylvania engine manufactures was M.B. Landis
From Oct/Nov 2007, Volume 42, No. 6
Kewanee Engines
An excerpt from Glenn Karch's new book: The Kewanee Engine Story
From Aug/Sep 2007, Volume 42, No. 5
Get Back Jack!
A Nelson Bros. KracKerJack restoration
From Jun/Jul 2007, Volume 42, No. 4
Resurrection of an 1890s Core Drilling Machine
One man and many friends bring a piece of history back to life
From Apr/May 2007, Volume 42, No. 3
Goes Like Sixty
A 6 HP Gilson restoration comes down to the wire before the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion
From Feb/Mar 2007, Volume 42, No. 2
For the Love of Restoration
A supremely rare engine, restored for a friend's joy
From Oct/Nov 2006, Volume 41, No. 9
What's a Hoosier?
Mysteries abound in the engine-selling history of Flint & Walling
From Aug/Sep 2006, Volume 41, No. 8
Cool Cooleys
Glass negatives from Cooley Mfg. Co. resurface
From July 2006, Volume 41, No. 7
One-Time Hero
A 15 HP Fairbanks-Morse lives the high life as a firefighter
From June 2006, Volume 41, No. 6
The Hired Man Revealed
Part five in a five part series: Restoring an Amanco 2-1/4 HP Hired Man
From May 2006, Volume 41, No. 5
Flywheel, Fuel System, Painting and Assembly
Part four in a five-part series: Restoring an Amanco Hired Man
From April 2006, Volume 41, No. 4
Cylinder Head, Pushrod and Muffler
Part three in a five-part series: Restoring an Amanco 2-1/4 HP Hired Man
From March 2006, Volume 41, No. 3
Conrods and Pistons
Part two in a five-part series: Restoring an Amanco 2-1/4 HP Hired Man
From February 2006, Volume 41, No. 2
In the Beginning
This article is the first of a planned five-part series by British engine enthusiast Peter Rooke on restoring an Amanco 2-1/4 HP Hired Man stationary engine.
From January 2006, Volume 41, No. 1
Barnyard Badger
Rare 12 HP Badger Engine Rescued from Harsh Wisconsin Weather and Brought Back to Life
From December 2005, Volume 40, No. 12
A Little Bit of Everything
A Collector and his Gas Engines from the Land of 10,000 Lakes
From November 2005, Volume 40, No. 11
No Longer a Leader
Other Companies Tried - and Failed - to Keep Leder Tractor Rolling
From October 2005, Volume 40, No. 10
Woodworking and Waterloos
Missouri Native George Martin's Unique Waterloo Collection
From September 2005, Volume 40, No. 9
Showstopping Sheffield
What Started out as Little More than a Boat Anchor is now a Real Showstopper
From August 2005, Volume 40, No. 8
Trinity Treasure
Quite Possibly theOldest Surviving Engine from the Stover Engine Works
From July 2005, Volume 40, No. 7
Launched into Oblivion
Cushman-powered Ward Tractor Failed to Capture the Market
From June 2005, Volume 40, No. 6
Power Transmission by Belt: Part II
This is the second of a two-part series on belt power transmission
From May 2005, Volume 40, No. 5
Power Transmission by Belt: Part I
This is the first of a two-part series on belt power transmission
From April 2005, Volume 40, No. 4
Pioneer Tractor Co.
Pioneer Tractor Co. Lives and Dies Full of Mysteries
From March 2005, Volume 40, No. 3
Been There, Dunn That
Free From Marine Duties, a 1916 2-cylinder Dunn is ready for a New Life on the Farm Show Circuit
From February 2005, Volume 40, No. 2
WOGAMAN 4 HP
Ohio-built Sure-Go is a Sure Thing
From January 2005, Volume 40, No. 1
Let's Get 'Em Out of the Barn!
Two Enthusiasts Build an Impressive Line Shaft Display Wagon
From December 2004, Volume 39, No. 12
A Question of Balance
The Amazing Lightning "Balanced" Engine from Kansas City Hay Press Co.
From November 2004, Volume 39, No. 11
Restore & Respect
Cooper-Bessemer engine becomes an homage to a departed brother
From October 2004, Volume 39, No. 10
Allis-Chalmers 6-12 Found Out on a Limb
Rare Allis-Chalmers 6-12 Back on Track after Decades Entwined in a Tree
From September 2004, Volume 39, No. 9
100 Years on Tracks
2004 Tulare Antique Farm Equipment Show Celebrates 100 Years of Tracked Tractors
From August 2004, Volume 39, No. 8
Geared for Success
Samson Restoration Pleases a California Collector Despite Plenty of Bumps in the Road
From July 2004, Volume 39, No. 7
Sleeping Beauty
Every Now and Then, an Engine Comes Along that Stops the Entire Old-iron Community in its Tracks.
From June 2004, Volume 39, No. 6
Lost to the Ages
Obscure Kent Cement Mixer Poses More Questions than it Answers
From May 2004, Volume 39, No. 5
Old Engine Intervention
Saving a Forgotten Bovaird & Seyfang from a Broken Home
From April 2004, Volume 39, No. 4
From the Ritz to the Sticks
Hotel to Oil Well, this 21 HP 1895 Otto has Seen it All
From March 2004, Volume 39, No. 3
Compressor Engine
Missouri Collector Breathes New Life into Au-To Air Compressor
From February 2004, Volume 39, No. 2
Let There be Light!
Light Plants Revolutionized Farm Life, and Delco-Light Led the Way
From January 2004, Volume 39, No. 1
The Machinist's Art
Scratch-built 4 HP Scale Alamo Showcases Missouri Man's Skills
From December 2003, Volume 38, No. 12
Seafaring United
An Old Boat Shed Reveals a Working Treasure in the Form of a 10 HP United
From November 2003, Volume 38, No. 11
Friction-Drive
Light Weight Coupled with Friction-Drive Drove Heider's Success
From October 2003,
Volume 38, No. 10
Coolspring Expo & Flea Market Celebrates Olds Engines
From September 2003, Volume 38, No. 9
Show and Tell
Little Kids, Big Kids and Old Engines
From August 2003, Volume 38, No. 8
Saving An Historic Otto
Hidden for over 40 Years, a Rare Otto is on Regular View at Rough and Tumble in Kinzers, Pennsylvania
From July 2003, Volume 38, No. 7
STL TIKN
Thirteen years ago, a freak accident left Don Dougherty in the hospital and in a coma. When he came to, a new life began, both for him and the machines he restores.
From June 2003, Volume 38, No. 6
Clift Motor Company
As collectors are well aware, small, low production engine companies abounded across the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century.
From May 2003, Volume 38, No. 5
DIY Brass Nameplates
Can't Find a Replacement Nameplate? Make Your Own - It's Easier Than You Think
From April 2003, Volume 38, No. 4
The Mysterious Case SI
A 1948 Case SI with Steel Wheels and a Two-Speed Winch Drive - is this the Only Survivor From a Run of 100?
From March 2003, Volume 38, No. 3
Water-Inducted Wonder
Two-Cycle, Hot Bulb, Kerosene Fueled, Water Induction - The Mietz & Weiss Oil Engine Had it All
From February 2003, Volume 38, No. 2
Sole Survivor?
Most gas engines spend their entire work lives ... working. They were purchased as labor saving devices to replace the hard work of pumping water, shelling corn, grinding grain or sawing wood around a farmstead.
From January 2003, Volume 38, No.1
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