Here is a very nice little 2hp Alamo made by the Alamo Mfg Co. Serial number 32089 which would be around 1916. This is a very tight engine that has seen minimal use, has no broken or repaired parts and the water jacket was never frozen and cracked. It starts easy and runs very well. Has what looks to be the original cylinder oiler and grease cups. The skid it is on is not the best but it is oak and does the job. This is a true open crank hit and miss engine with make and break ignition. It uses a battery and low tension coil for ignition not included in this sale. This particular engine has some interesting history from the previous owner. In the fall of 1946 a recently discharge navy veteran named Mike Carlisle was working odd jobs in the city or Worcester Massachusetts. He was clearing out an old warehouse and this engine was in there. Mike arranged to take the engine back to his home in Sutton MA. He used it sporadically on his property mostly for pumping water. In the early 60′s he saw a few engines painted up pretty at a fair and proceeded to “pretty” up his Alamo. I know current collectors cringe at the thought but that is what was done back then. Unfortunately the tag was removed and lost. Given the engine was found in MA it may have had a Lunt Moss tag as they were an Alamo dealer out of Boston. Mike never ran the engine after he painted it. I installed the replacement gas tank that came with it and got the engine going. I’ve never take it to a show but did have it running often at home. This would make a great first engine for someone as it does not need any work or have any questionable repairs – qualities that are getting hard to find on these engine today. Fresh paint and a nice cart would really set this engine off and make for a nice display. I can also deliver to any show I attend here in NC. The engine can be stored here indoors for an extended amount of time. The item “Old Vintage ALAMO BLUE LINE Hit Miss Stationary Farm Engine” is in sale since Monday, August 01, 2016. This item is in the category “Business & Industrial\Light Equipment & Tools\Stationary Engines\Engines”. The seller is “karaya-one” and is located in Mocksville, North Carolina. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- Brand: Alamo
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States