[SEL] United engine questions

[armstrong]

Joe,  Don't know any answ. to your questions but good to see you back with 
the engine high society.   George
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Prindle" <joe_prindle2001 at yahoo.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 9:23 PM
Subject: [SEL] United engine questions


> About a year and a half ago we went on a trip to get some Titan tractor 
> parts in SK. We stopped for the night in Moose Jaw and I found an ad in a 
> local paper for a hit and miss engine. It turned out to be a 1 3/4 hp 
> hopper cooled United type A.
> I have owned a lot of engines, but this is my first United. Since it looks 
> like it is going to be a long, long winter. I want to get it in the shop 
> and restore it. I have several questions and am hoping that the folks on 
> the list can enlighten me.
> First, does anyone have a paint code, preferable Centauri?
> Next, this engine has a mixer on it like an Associated. I have seen a few 
> Uniteds, but they had Lunkenheimer mixers on them. Could the Associated 
> mixer be correct, or is it a later addition?
> Next, were Uniteds available with the same right angle gear drive mag as 
> found on some Associateds? I have a mag that has been on my shelf for 
> years and it fits the engine, I just wonder if they were originally sold 
> that way.
> Does anyone have any photos that they would share with me? This engine is 
> missing the fuel tank and I need to build a cart for it, so a few photos 
> would be a big help.
> It has been quite a while since I restored an engine and I am really 
> looking forward to this project. I hope to make it to Portland or Buckley 
> this year, so I need something to take with me.....
> Thanks in advance,
> Joe
>
> Joe Prindle
> Baraboo, WI USA
> "All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy." Spike 
> Milligan
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