[SEL] Re: Unearthing a Horde of Engines(Or at least one at a time!)

[Dave Rotigel]

>Dave Rotigel got his first two engines via a want ad in the local weekly
>rag.
>The bottom line is that they are still out there in the wild and the hunt
>can be as much fun as the find.
>Go for it!!  And be sure to post the tales of the hunts and the finds.
>Anyone else have any thoughts to share on how to find engines in the wild?
>See ya,  Arnie

All good suggestions Arnie! I would add one more--tell everyone that you 
know/meet that you buy and collect stationary engines. Showing them a 
picture of one helps since many won't know whet the hell you are talking 
about! Then after a while people will start to call you with leads. Only 
last week a friend who owns a local watering hole told me of an engine ai a 
stotr about 20 miles from me. i went to have a look and in the back room of 
the store was a 2 1/2 HP Hercules built engine w/a newly rebuilt Webster 
magneto and ignitor. (Granted the mag and ignitor were rebuilt 25 years 
ago, but they were in the box sent by the rebuilder (a guy who still 
advertises in GEM) and had never been put on the engine. The store owners 
father had purchased the engine, sent the mag/ignitor out to have it 
rebuilt and then turned room temperature before he put the mag/ignitor back 
on the engine. The guy who owns the engine now said he has no interest in 
it and would "like to get $700.00 for it." Next week when I return from FL 
I'll take five 100 dollar bills to him and probably come home with the 
engine! Time will tell on this engine, but it's not the first time that a 
friend has called to my attention an engine that is (or may be) available!
         Dave
PS, The problem with a 2 1/2 Hercules built engine is that it's a bastard 
size--too big for skids and too small for a dedicated trailer!