[SEL] BIG Iron

[Orrin Iseminger]

Wow!  That's a big one, all right!  Good for you Tommy.

I'm going to reveal my ignorance about gigantic engines by saying I'm
curious about the fuel consumption.  Granted, that huge displacement is
going to suck in a whole bunch of fuel, but should it take that much just to
overcome friction and windage?  I once helped run a 35 h.p. Superior at a
show and it seemed to be rather thrifty, running on propane.  

BTW, an acquaintance of mine built a Hagan model.  Wow, what a contrast in
size!  Wayne, the valve operation intrigued me, too.  Those old-timers could
be clever.

Regards, 

Orrin

Orrin Iseminger
Colton, Washington, USA
http://users.moscow.com/oiseming/lc_ant_p/index.htm
So many projects.  So little time.   

-----Original Message-----
From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Judge Tommy
Turner
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 5:51 PM
To: The SEL email discussion list
Subject: [SEL] BIG Iron

I just got this home this afternoon.  This engine is a 50 HP Hagan and 
has 2 - 25 HP cylinders placed side by side.  I ran this engine 11 years 
ago at Portland and it ran well.  It uses the fuel though, going through 
5 gallons in probably 30 minutes.  

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Tommy Turner
Magnolia, KY