In the March 2005 issue of Gas Engine Magazine on page
3 was my description and photo of what I called a mystery engine. I
received a lot of response from the readers of the magazine. One
called and identified it as a Marinette. Very similar, but a
totally different intake and exhaust system, and the fuel tank is
different.
It turns out the engine I have is on page 289 of American
Gas Engines Since 1872 by C.H. Wendel. This engine was
manufactured by Mallilieu & Conrey, Philadelphia, Pa. It is a
1-1/2 HP air-cooled with the fuel tank cast into the base. My
engine is now in perfect condition – valves were good, and
compression was low, so I installed new piston rings, cleaned the
fuel mixer and fired it up. Also, the original paint is very good.
The engine apparently has been inside a building with no sign of
rust. This engine is not a hit-and-miss, but throttle governed. I
plan to show the engine at the January 2006 Florida Flywheelers
Avon Park Show.
Norman E. Vandeveer
247 Pineview Drive
Henrico, NC 27842
(252) 537-8853