[SEL] Parmaco engine

[Judge Tommy Turner]

Tom,

    I've seen 4 of the engines like you mention.  One was at Portland 
several years ago, another was at Kurt Baxters.  The last complete one 
was at an auction (possibly the Archer auction in Des Moines, IA about 4 
years ago).  Your're right, from a distance they have the Herc look.  
Squared hopper, etc.  The sideshaft ones that I have seen have had what 
looks like a steam engine governor on the front of the sideshaft.  There 
was also an incomplete Parmaco at the Red Buchanon auction in IA about 2 
1/2 years ago.  It was missing several parts and the flywheels were 
cracked.  I have seen a book on them but don't remember who had it, 
maybe Chester Bills.  If I remember I'll send you the info.

Tommy Turner
Magnolia, KY


>Would anyone have any information on the Parmaco engines? If memory serves me 
>correctly this engine was gas, but the BRB indicates oil engines. 
>
>Thanks,
>
>Tom Schmutz
>Concord, Va. USA
>Germoamer at aol.com
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