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Spare Engine
Posted by: Al Matheson (IP Logged)
Date: December 05, 2005 08:21PM
<HTML>I recently ran across a complete engine, owner says it is a Stanley....
It has about 3" cylinders, stands 19 in tall with chain sproket drive, it is
fully functional with air pressure, and appears too have no wear. It was
saved as a curiosity for 90 years? Would appreciate any help in
identification of this engine or anyone interested in appraising/purchasing
same?
Nail 213</HTML>
Al Matheson/Nail 213
It has about 3" cylinders, stands 19 in tall with chain sproket drive, it is
fully functional with air pressure, and appears too have no wear. It was
saved as a curiosity for 90 years? Would appreciate any help in
identification of this engine or anyone interested in appraising/purchasing
same?
Nail 213</HTML>
Al Matheson/Nail 213
Re: Spare unknown Engine
Posted by: Ben in Maine (IP Logged)
Date: December 05, 2005 10:06PM
<HTML>Hi,,, First, No Stanley s had 3 cylenders,,,they were all 2 cyl,,,Second,only a few Stanleys had chain drive,,,but the more common early LOCOMOBILE used chain,,,the small size suggests also LOCO,,,,Can you describe the chain size and sproket dimentions,,,How many things attach to the crankshaft,,,and to describe the engine frame,,,There will be interest in the engine,,,but diferent models will attract different people,who may be restoring different models or years,,,,What continent are you on,,and if in the states, whereabouts,,,Cheers Ben,,in Maine</HTML>
Re: Spare Engine
Posted by: Graeme Vagg (IP Logged)
Date: December 06, 2005 11:24AM
<HTML>Al,
Can you rotate the engine by hand to measure the stroke? Can you post some digital photos of views from several angles? Some additional dimensions would also help such as overall width, height and length, centre to centre distance of cylinders etc. What type of valve linkage is fitted.
There were a lot of different engines of this type made in the early 1900s but many should have had a name or number on the castings. Others could advise where to look for this to eliminate, or confirm, easy IDs.
If it is as old as you indicate, and complete in good working condition, it has some good value as an historical engine and this will have some upward variation if it is a low production model.
Graeme</HTML>
Can you rotate the engine by hand to measure the stroke? Can you post some digital photos of views from several angles? Some additional dimensions would also help such as overall width, height and length, centre to centre distance of cylinders etc. What type of valve linkage is fitted.
There were a lot of different engines of this type made in the early 1900s but many should have had a name or number on the castings. Others could advise where to look for this to eliminate, or confirm, easy IDs.
If it is as old as you indicate, and complete in good working condition, it has some good value as an historical engine and this will have some upward variation if it is a low production model.
Graeme</HTML>
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