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nobby
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Username: nobby

Post Number: 53
Registered: 12-2005


Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 05:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It's a long shot but I am looking for a Viable Sterling engine with gearbox for re-installation into a boat that is currently being restored. The boat was originally built with a Sterling Engine specified as a 4 cylinder 40hp Heavy Duty. I am going to guess at either a FH or a D, the prop was a 30 by 40 so RPM would of been low. Beggars cannot be choosers so other types of Sterling would suffice so long as they are 4 cylinder.

Cheers
Nobby
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ldobbins
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Username: ldobbins

Post Number: 157
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 06:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Greetings,

Is the prop size that you mention measured in inches? If so, what length, type and age is the boat it powered.

If that is a 30" X 40" prop, I suspect it is a heavy duty model B or D. Depending upon age, it could be an F or a GR as well. But need the above information to speculate.

That said, Sterling Engines are getting harder to find. There are a few G or GR engines out there and also a few Sterling Petrel 6 cylinders that might work too.

Please let us know a little more info and you never know what might pop out of the wood work.

Cheers,

Lew
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nobby
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Post Number: 54
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Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 10:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes prop size in inches, your thoughts mirror mine Lew. Though a 6 cylinder would not really fit.

It is a George Lawly 45' double ender built in 1913.

Cheers
Nobby
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ldobbins
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Post Number: 158
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Model B then most likely. There were a lot built. with any luck, you can find one.

There are 2 strings here about model B engines in the last year. One in the UK and one here. Might be available.

Good luck,

Lew

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