From the late 1970s through the 1980s, one of the most familiar names in Gas Engine Magazine was Bud Motry. He was a frequent contributor and provided many in-depth articles regarding gas engine restoration.
His booklet “Antique Engine Repair” is often cited as a favorite resource among collectors. That, paired along with the fact that it’s been out of print for many years make finding a copy pretty tough.
Bud passed away in April 2008, but he left behind a wealth of information through the articles he submitted to GEM. The following is a categorized list of links to the articles Bud contributed over the years.
Gas engine restoration
• Cost cutting tips on restoring old engines
• How to pour crankshaft main bearings
• Magneto identification and testing
• How to make a high-tension coil tester
• Antique engine flywheel removal
• How to remove rusted or frozen pipe plugs, broken studs, cap screws and nuts
• Babbitt connecting rod bearings
• Valve and ignition timing of 4-cycle hit-and-miss engines
Gas engine history
• A brief chronological history of the development of internal combustion engines
Show coverage
• Mississippi Valley Flywheeler’s Meet