(for Raymond J. Stoughton).
This is a rather large hammer-break igniter as you will see by
the photo. The barrel is 1 7/8 inches in diameter where it goes
into the cylinder and the holes are 2% inches apart. The bracket is
the size to take a large size Webster-Tri-Polar Magneto, the
oscillator type. We acquired it with some parts from an old shop
near here. It lookes in pretty good shape but doesn’t come near
fitting any of our engines. We would be glad to know what it would
fit and would be willing to part with it if someone needs it.
This engine has no name plate or any other identification. It
has throttling governor and Wico magneto. Most of the casting
numbers start with a letter B. If anyone can tell me what company
made it and what color it was painted, about what year it was made
and what it was generally used for, I would appreciate it.
I have four other engines, two of them are Stovers, a 2 hp. and
a 4 hp.; a 1? hp. Monitor No. 45412 and an Economy No. 357487.
Could anyone give me information as to what year and color the last
two engines should be?
I’m not 100% sure of the make of this engine and would like
to have you put it on your What Is It page. The fellow I purchased
it from says he thinks it is a Lansing engine. It is an alternate
firing, hit and miss engine, using battery and buzz coils. Cooling
fans are driven by a narrow flat belt from flywheels. It has a
6′ bore and 6′ stroke and is supposed to be rated at 10
hp.
I need a connecting rod for this one -has a 2?’ throw on
crankshaft, 2′ wide, wrist pin is 1 ?’ diameter with a
1?’ x 1 3/4′ diameter bushing to fit 6′ piston.
Otherwise engine is complete and seems to be in pretty good
shape.
I belong to Northwestern Michigan Engine and Thresher Club at
Copemish.
Would any of your readers be able to give me some help in
identifying the gas engine in this picture? I cannot find a
nameplate on it and no one has been able to tell me the name.
I had this engine at the Northwestern Engine and Threshers Club
Show for two days and so far no one has seen one like it. The
engine no. is Z561-hp. 3/4, Speed 800, Bore 3 1/8, stroke 3 1/2.
The rod is solid brass and the carburetor is a brass Schebler. It
uses a buzz coil and timer. It has an overhead cam with both valves
powered and is throttle governed. Can anyone tell me the age or
anything more about it?
That is my 10 hp. Galloway in the background. I also have
serveral more engines.
Perhaps someone could identify the model or age of this engine.
It is a Witte, 2 hp. and has no markings on the name plate other
than serial number 103089.
