[SEL] Rumsey Gas Engine, Binghamton NY - YouTube

[Steve Royster]

Hi Dave, Thanks for posting those videos of a most unusual engine, I believe there might be more than two however, I have seen two others besides this one,   One in NY and one in Conn. I wish one were in my engine shed.   Steve

 

 


 
> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 03:19:36 -0400
> To: sel at lists.stationary-engine.com
> From: kosh at ncweb.com
> Subject: [SEL] Rumsey Gas Engine, Binghamton NY - YouTube
> 
> Spent some quality time with a 12 hp Rumsey-Williams vertical portable today.
> 
> Built by Rumsey Gas Engine, Binghamton NY, apparently late 1890's.
> Owner claims there are a total of 2 of these, the other is a 6 hp.
> 
> Fascinating engine, with the entire portable carriage cast integral
> with the crank, beautiful sweeping casting.
> 
> The valve + firing mechanicals are a bit different too...
> 
> It looks slightly small to be a 12 hp, but that's how it's labeled.
> 
> This is at the Ashtabula County engine show, Wayne Ohio.
> 
> Guy will be there Saturday, but not Sunday as he's Amish,
> but I believe he plans to leave the engine there, and may
> get somebody to run it for him.
> 
> Here are 2 YouTubes of it...
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uokwyDBy1xo&feature=channel_page
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6uFeqEdWDw&feature=channel_page
> 
> Planning to go out there again Saturday, hopefully the light will be better.
> 
> This just might be the most beautiful engine I've ever seen, your mileage 
> may vary.
> 
> Dave Merchant
> 
> Dave Merchant
> kosh at nesys.com
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> dmerchant at layerzero.com
> 
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