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George Schott
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Username: gbschott

Post Number: 3
Registered: 02-2015
Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 08:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hello All,
I was recently given a single cylinder, two-stroke, gasoline marine engine. The engine has no manufacturer plate or common engine identification markings except for a number 5 stamped at the top of the cylinder.
I have been searching this site in an attempt to try to find a similar type engine and to my surprise I found one under one of the Calvert MD links. I copied and pasted the picture of that engine here.
The engine that was given to me was left in a barn and because I am known in this area as a restorer of old automobile engines, the gentleman that owned this engine gave it to me to restore. All he wants in return is to see it run. Unfortunately he does not know anything about the engine except that his uncle used it in his boat.
The engine I have has no carburetor, or exhaust or ignition system. So I am hoping someone here on this board who is much more familiar with marine engines than I am could possible point me to the manufacturer and maybe also a date/year group and I'll begin the process of bringing this classic back to life. Thank you all for your help with my inquiry.
Manufacturer Unknown
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miro forest
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Username: miro

Post Number: 795
Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 07:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Looks like a duel fuel engine - start on gasoline, run on kerosene. There is no cooling for the head.
The oiler indicates that it's around the time when oil was not mixed with fuel yet.
It has a spark plug, and it doesn't look like a conversion from make-and-break ignition
So it is likely pre-1910 or there about, maybe earlier by 3-4 years.
The distinctive head should be a give way for Richard D.

miro
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RichardDurgee
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Username: richarddurgee

Post Number: 3500
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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Any more photos of this engine ?


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George Schott
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Username: gbschott

Post Number: 4
Registered: 02-2015
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 08:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Miro, Thank you for the information. Your description helps me understand why the fittings look as if they could have been used for natural gas. But a fuel oil such as Kerosene also explains it. I have already begun searching out an oiler for the engine. I am hoping to learn the manufacturer because I would love to restore the engine using it's original colors. Anything more you may learn about it I would appreciate it. I am looking at the ignition system and what type it is. Thank you once again for the info.

Richard, I have attached a couple more photos that I downloaded from the site. I hope this helps you to identify this engine and anything you could tell me about it. I really appreciate anything I can learn. I am new to marine engines so I am looking to the experienced pros.

Thank you both for your assistance. Based on the pics of the engine, I think I can safely say that I have an almost complete engine, short of the oiler and the ignition system.
George

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RichardDurgee
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Username: richarddurgee

Post Number: 3502
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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Posting here 2011, scroll down past photos !

http://www.oldmarineengine.com/discus/messages/3428/251477.html

The oiler directly into the intake manifold was most common around the year 1907 !

You have an ignition timer and it looks intact, it is a beautiful piece of work- you just need a battery and coil and some wires !

Go to the SEARCH at the top of this page and type ignition should be a lot of info there ?

A visit to the Calvert Marine Museum may give more answers !

Your engine looks to be number three to surface, a very well made engine and what a great way to get started on an old marine engine addiction (collection)!

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George Schott
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Username: gbschott

Post Number: 5
Registered: 02-2015
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 09:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for the info Richard. I really appreciate to support. I will look up ignitions here and see what I can find that might work with this engine. The Ign timer is in fact in great working order. From what I have found as I am working this engine over is that it appears that it was in running condition when it was put in storage because it still seem to be in that condition now.
Thanks again for your help. I'll post updates as I progress with this little project. george

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