In our best effort to compile a complete list and photo directory of gas engines, we bring you “From A to Z.” As we progress, we will move down the alphabet, with your help of course! We love the informational aspects of this feature, but even more, we love showcasing your engines. So enjoy, and send us your “B” and “C” engines ASAP!
Chore Boy
Year: 1923
Horsepower: 1-3/4
Serial number: 337645
Ignition: Igniter-fired
Unique features: Gas tank and supply wood box original.
Interesting fact: Upgraded to 2 HP in 1924.
Owner is: A.B. Gardner, 2553 W. Highway 59, Covington, TN 38019.
Hired Hand
Year: 1915
Horsepower: 2-1/4
Serial number: 156843
Ignition: Igniter-fired
Flywheel width: 1-1/2 inches
Flywheel diameter:
1-foot, 7-1/2 inches
Governing style: Hit-and-miss
Unique features: Once
converted to an air compressor. Marked Niagra Sprayer Co. Has original magneto.
Interesting fact: Upgraded to 2-1/2 HP in 1924.
Owner is: Gilbert Goff, P.O. Box 276, Wingdale, NY 12594.
Aermotor
Year: 1920
Horsepower: 2-1/2
Type: 4-cycle water-cooled
Flywheel width: 2-3/8 inches
Flywheel diameter: 24 inches
Governing: Hit-and-Miss
Ignition: Make-and-break
Weight: 600 pounds
Unique feature: Fluted hopper
Interesting fact: Original cost as per factory price list dated May 3, 1920, with battery ignition was $105.
Owner is: Jim Cain, 603 Longview Drive, Sugarland, TX 77478.
APLCO A to Z Mystery Engine
APLCO is embossed on the hopper of this mystery engine. The owner writes: “It is missing the ignition and fuel systems. You can see the casting number IH2 on the head and 14 H29 on the hopper. It has no tag and shows no signs of ever having one. It appears to have been set up for natural gas.”
If you can identify this engine, please contact Gas Engine?Magazine. The first reader with significant information will receive a free Gas Engine?Magazine T-shirt and our sincere respect as this engine has stumped us!
Watch for the A-Z mystery engine and be the next winner! Contact GEM: 1503 S.W.?42nd, Topeka, KS 66609; eshipps@ogdenpubs.com
Bore: 3-1/2-inch
Stroke: 4-1/2-inch
Ignition: Spark plug, timer, coil and battery
Governing: Hit-and-miss
Flywheel width: 2 inches
Flywheel diameter: 15-1/2 inches
Owner is: George Lazzo, 111 Zugler St., Mars, PA 16046.
