[SEL] Unusual engine

[Elden DuRand]

Jerry:

I'm definitely not an expert but I'd say the engine is a "cobble" of parts.  The overhead cam with chain drive doesn't look like anything I'd expect to see on a pre turn of the century (the one before last!) engine.  The chain looks too modern.

Also, the mixer doesn't look right and the fuel tank and bracket and magneto bracket are kind of hammered on.

I could be wrong and probably am.

Take care - Elden 
http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand 

> -----Original Message-----
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>  Behalf Of Jerry Evans
> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:36 AM
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> sel at lists.stationary-engine.com
> Subject: [SEL] Unusual engine
> 
> 
> Hi All,
>          I came across a rather unusual engine 
> (for South Africa at least) 
> this weekend.
> 
>          The only identification is "Ideal Oil 
> Engine". It is an open crank 
> horizontal oil (as in paraffin/kerosene) engine 
> with a magneto and spark 
> plug (but these may be a later modification).
> 
>          Please have a look at it here:
> <www.oldengine.org/members/evans/ideal/index.htm>
> 
>          The engine does not belong to me but I 
> would really appreciate any 
> information on it.
> 
> Keep the revs up (or down)
> Jerry Evans
> Near Johannesburg in Sunny South Africa.
> Etched Brass Engine Plates made to order:
> <www.oldengine.org/members/evans/plates/index.htm>