A New Way’s New Home

By Staff
Published on October 2, 2008
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The boot top on the crankshaft. Why it was put on remains a mystery
The boot top on the crankshaft. Why it was put on remains a mystery
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Chris Markley’s relatives in Orion, Ill.?He is unsure of the date, but says being held at gunpoint was a recurring theme in family photos. He’s not sure why.
Chris Markley’s relatives in Orion, Ill.?He is unsure of the date, but says being held at gunpoint was a recurring theme in family photos. He’s not sure why.
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The New Way as found.
The New Way as found.
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The convertible piston.
The convertible piston.
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The New Way’s cylinder before restoration.
The New Way’s cylinder before restoration.
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A view of the muffler side.
A view of the muffler side.
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Chris’ son, Ira, age 4, loves his dad’s engines. “When I?go to the shed, he wants to know if I’m going to start something, because he wants to be there. My wife and I spell ‘engine show’ because otherwise we have to exp
Chris’ son, Ira, age 4, loves his dad’s engines. “When I?go to the shed, he wants to know if I’m going to start something, because he wants to be there. My wife and I spell ‘engine show’ because otherwise we have to exp
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Side view of the New?Way.
Side view of the New?Way.

Having bought several smaller engines, I decided I wanted something physically bigger to play with. I had seen several New Ways in magazines and on the Internet, but never in person. Liking the painted detail and the air-cooled design, I began looking on the Internet for a project.

Excerpted from the August/September 2006 issue of Gas Engine Magazine. Subscribe today to read the full article and more!
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