Posted on Friday, July 05, 2002 - 07:15 pm:

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Hello to all collectors of rusty iron. I have just found valuable company records of the Acadia Gas Engine Company. There are lots of records but not all records. Some of the records are of no value, and others are very useful info. However some of the key info that I would like is missing. Since I am a Canadian and interested in Canadian built engines, I am always searching for history and info on engines. What I am trying to achieve is date engines by serial number.
My problem is that in the records I've found, I've got serial numbers, and sales invoice dates, but no connection between serial numbers and engine size, or type of engine. Acadia built both marine and stationary engines and the sales info does not specify the type or size of engine. The serial numbers do not run consecutively, so I need help from owners of Acadia engines to try and put pieces of the puzzle together. After I have gathered this info ! I ! will try and put together a registry that will be accessible to the public. This work will take quite some time because the records are 1500 miles from my house and only accessible from 9.00 - 5.00 Mon.
- Fri. The info I want has to be gleaned from big thick books, 6 inches thick.

I am appealing to all collectors to send me Acadia serial numbers, with the size and type of engine, whether stationary or marine. Also if possible, the bore and stroke. If you know of someone with an Acadia engine who is not on this list, please pass this request on. I will respond to all who offer info.

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