This model has just been completed. It is a 1/3 scale model of a vintage Associated Hired Man hit and miss engine originally built around 1915. The flywheels are 6″ in diameter the piston is 11/4″ and has a 1 5/8 stroke. This is a very easy starting engine. The prefered fuel is coleman camp fuel for its low odor and clean burning. The engine will also run on regular gasoline. The red oak base contains the solid state ignition system made by S/S Engineering. It is powered by 4 AAA alkaline batteries. An ignition switch is provided on the top. The sparkplug is a 1/4-32 NGK. They are readily available from NGK and other manufacturers. The main fuel tank is solid brass. The crankshaft is made from high carbon steel for low wear and is lubricated via grease cups as is the big end of the connecting rod. The valves are stainless steel for a lifetime of running. The piston is lubricated with a drip oiler and has a check valve to stop oil blow back. Castiron rings provide excellent sealing and compression. The main bearings, connecting rod, camshaft bearing, and cam follower bearing are all made from bearing bronze for long life. The main frame, cylinder, head, piston and flywheels are all cast iron, no aluminum in this engine!! The fuel mixture is adjusted with a stainless steel needle valve. The speed is adjustable via spring tension on the flyball type govenor. This engine can be set for a very slow idle speed. The base is 13″ x 8″ and the engine and base stand 10 tall. This is a very detailed scale model. I have been building model engines for over 20 years and this engine shows that level of experience. Just add fuel and this engine is ready to run. I will include starting and maintainence instructions. This engine almost always runs on the first or second flip of a flywheel. The model will be double boxed and insured. I also have UPS do the packaging. I have had very good results with them. The item “1/3 SCALE HIRED MAN HIT AND MISS MODEL GAS ENGINE” is in sale since Monday, January 25, 2016. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Tools, Supplies & Engines”. The seller is “minaturepower” and is located in Brighton, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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- Year: 2016
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada