Industrial Arts Department, General McLane Middle School, 11781
Edinboro Road, Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16412
I am writing this letter in regard to the old engine shown in
the enclosed picture. One of my students brought this engine into
my ‘Small Gasoline Engines’ class and we know very little
about it. Although the engine is in running condition, there are
several things that I would like to know about it, and I thought
that maybe you could help.
There are numbers on the engine plate, but I cannot seem to find
the name of the engine. The engine number is 15-JK8269 G. It runs
at 775 R.P.M. and has horsepower equal 1?-2 JK and it is made in
the United States. The engine has a WICO ignition system.
I would like to know: (1) The make of the engine; (2) The
approximate age; (3) What these engines were used for; (4) Service
instructions; (5) Approximate worth of the engine.
I would greatly appreciate any information that you might have
on this engine. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
JOHN DEERE PUBLISHES BOOK ON ITS TRACTORS
John Deere has published an excellent 54-page softcover book on
all its tractors from 1918 to 1976, a complete review with drawings
or photos of every model.
A real answer book, it also includes original Nebraska Test
horsepower ratings, serial number listings by which owners of older
John Deere tractors may determine year of manufacture, and sources
for information on tractors as well as other farm equipment.
If you own any John Deere model, you’ll want a copy. It
costs $1.00, either from a participating John Deere dealer, or by
writing ‘John Deere Tractors – 1918-1976,’ 1400 – 32rd
Ave., Moline, Illinois 61265. GL