28/4/16 Humphryes Engines Q. I have recently
acquired a Humphryes engine, Model 940ET4, s/n 2964, mfd. by
Humphryes Mfg. Co., Mansfield, Ohio. It is equipped with a Wico EK
magneto. Can anyone provide further information on this engine?
Earl R. Parrish, 3612 Ridgecrest Drive, Gautier, MS
39553.
A. Never heard of this one . . . has anyone
else?
28/4/17 Garden Tractor Q. See the photo of an
unidentified garden tractor, made in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It has
a spark plug on the top and one on the side. Does anyone know the
reason for this? Morris Blomgren, 10139 Blomgren Rd., Siren, WI
54872.
A. Can anyone advise on this query?
28/4/18 Maytag Mower Q. Photo 18-A is before,
and 18-B is an ‘after’ shot of a Maytag mower. The deck is
a Monitor and the engine is a Twin. Was there a starting pulley on
the engine? Any help will be appreciated. Maurice Biehn, 2805
E. Cedarwood Dr., Lake Bonnet Village, Avon Park, FL
33825.
A. Here’s a problem for the Maytag
experts.
28/4/19 Motorgo Etc Q. I have a Witte log saw,
no. B11416. What kind of equipment was used to grip the log? Also
see the photos of a Motorgo row boat engine. Who built these
engines, and during what time period? It has brass freeze plugs
with a patent date of 4/8/13. It has 7/8 inch
spark plugs. The water pump is on top of the gear box and pumps
water up a pipe to under the engine, to a tee. From there it passes
through flexible rubber hoses to the cylinders and overflows
through pipes that extend over and down behind the engines. The
spark and throttle controls are independent of each other.
I believe it is designed to run clockwise or counterclockwise by
changing the spark setting to make the boat go forward or backward.
The engine does not oscillate but the tube just below the engine
does so the boat can be steered; that is the reason for the rubber
hoses. I have had this engine several years but have never tried to
run it. Any information will be appreciated. C. A. Zippeble,
11702 CR 81, Vernon, TX 76584.
A. On the Witte logsaw, a shaft with a ratchet
wheel went through the frame timbers. It carried a piece of small
log chain to which they attached a heavy hook or spike that could
be driven into the log. Suitable pointed studs were mounted on the
bottom side of the sills. Driving the stud into the log and
winching it tight to the frame was all that was needed. We know
virtually nothing at all about outboard engines, so we hope some of
our readers, knowledgeable on this subject, might be of help.
28/4/20 Economy Engine Q. See the photo of my
Economy engine. I would like to have any information as to color,
year, and if there is any striping. It is 1 HP E, and is s/n 55806.
Woody McCormick, 6222 Middlerose Circle, Louisville, KY
40272.
A. By referring to the Hercules History book
written by Glenn Karch, and cited above in this column, you will
likely find all the information you need.
28/4/21 Little Jumbo Q. See the photo of a
Little jumbo, made by Nelson Bros. It is a Model V, 2 HP, s/n 5275.
Can anyone advise color scheme and when it was built? Raymond
Allyn, 71 S. Lake St., Bergen, NY 14416.
A. We have DuPont 2015 Green listed as the
proper color. There is no serial number or dating information
available for this engine.
28/4/22 Deere Plug Ignition Q. I have a 1 HP
John Deere which has spark plug adapter no. E31R, replacing the
igniter. This same casting has a grounding connection at the lower
edge. Another casting replaces the magneto and utilizes the magneto
mounting holes for attachment to the engine. This casting has a
mica-insulated contact point installed. All else is missing for the
ignition. I have located a coil/battery box with knockout holes
which match the grounding terminal on the E3IR casting. The engine
s/n is 319502 (1930). However, as with many of the common engines,
spare parts may have been exchanged with the originals. I would
welcome correspondence with John Deere collectors knowledgeable of
this model, particularly regarding the remainder of the electrical
system. Ted Burkey, 801 Eastridge Drive, Lincoln, NE 68510.
28/4/23 Early Associated Q. See the photos of a
very early Associated 4 HP engine. It is identical to the one shown
at the top of page 34 in American Gas Engines. However, I will need
to recreate the valve and mixer assembly. Closeup pictures and
dimensions from readers would be helpful, as would the original
color. This engine was found in Austin, Texas, but is not common in
this region. M. R. Boyd, 1507 Olive Street, Georgetown, TX
78626.
A. This particular style isn’t common
anywhere that we know of. There used to be one which appeared at
the Old Threshers Reunion at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa some years ago, but
we don’t know where it went. Can anyone be of help?
