Gas Engines
The hobby of collecting antique engines, past and present.
Coolspring Spotlight: Circa-1900 4hp Star Engine
By the Gas Engine Magazine staff
This circa-1900 Star engine at the Coolspring Power Museum used to operate a wood and metal working shop.
Patent Page: The First Overhead Cam Engine
By the Gas Engine Magazine staff.
We take a look at what could have been the first overhead cam engine, patented by an engineer in 1892.
A Hercules Economy S Mystery
Story and photos by Bill Vossler
A circa-1926 14hp Hercules Economy S engine is the gem of a Minnesota man’s engine collection and a conundrum.
Twin Sideshaft Hit-and-Miss Briggs & Stratton Conversion
By the Gas Engine Magazine staff.
Watch a twin sideshaft hit-and-miss Briggs & Stratton conversion engine run.
8hp Callahan Cam Stopper
By the Gas Engine Magazine staff.
Check out Chris Epping's 8hp Callahan cam stopper engine running.
Coolspring Spotlight: Circa-1898-1904 Evans
Story and photos by the Gas Engine Magazine staff
This Evans gas engine at the Coolspring Power Museum appears to have a modified steam engine frame, and may be served at the Allegheny Arsenal.
Collecting Midwest Engines
Story and Photos by Bill Vossler
An Illinois-built 8hp Appleton engine and a Nebraska-made 2-1/2hp Dempster are the cornerstones of one man’s gas engine collection.
A Unique Briggs and Stratton Model FH Conversion
Story and photos by Glenn Thompson
A modified Briggs and Stratton Model FH is still enjoying the show circuit as a hit-or-miss engine under its new owner.
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