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andrew
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 11:26 am: | 
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Received the following from Russell Ward:
Quote:Hi, Andrew,
I have attached a pic of an excellent fate for a Simplex marine engine and a pic of the engine itself. The boat is 18 ft and dates (according to the owner) to the late 1800s. The event was the Lake Rotoiti Wooden Boat Parade.
This boat (Pandora) was awarded best in parade.
Simplex engines were Australian on origin as far as I am aware. They were very neat and everything was enclosed. This one starts on the flywheel.
Regards
Russell.
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Tim Mulvey
| | Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 05:03 am: |
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Simplex cylinders are still being produced by a firm at Seven Hills in Sydney, Australia. I'll get the name and post it - not sure about the full range of parts, but John Forest in Sydney still has some eg rings, valve springs, con rods & pumps. Anyone can email me for his telephone number. |
marks
| | Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 06:55 pm: |
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Tim it's Hardmann & Hall of Seven Hills.
They'll sell you a new cylinder,head exhaust, etc kit for @$2500.00AUD for the single.
A new motor(I think reco bottom end) incl FNR gearbox is around 5K AUD.
You can still get the castings and possibly a complete twin 10Hp engine.
Hardmann and Hall and Old's in QLD are the only companies that I'm aware of, in Australia, still manufacturing the early syle inboards.
I know Blaxland parts are still available but not complete new engines.
Does anybody know of any other companies still manufacturing?
Regards
Mark S. |
Wabbles
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 04:17 am: |
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Hello
Regarding these old Simplex engines do they run on a two stroke mix.
Thanks.
Len. |
kevin
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2003 - 02:35 am: |
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Hi Len the one pictured is a 4 stroke side valve as are all but the 3hp which is 2 stroke and from what I can find very rare.I have seen a lot of 5hp and 7hp's around
Kevin |
steve obrien
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 09:05 pm: |
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What's that aft of the gearbox...sequential shift? |
russell
| | Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 04:50 am: |
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Steve, she was direct drive off the gearbox and I dunno what that was. Utilities box or bilge pump or battery, who knows? I'll ask the owner when I see him next. Russell |
Reg Chenery
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 07:02 pm: |
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I am looking for information on piston size and bore stroke of a Simplex one lunger, approximately 1940.
No marks could be found on the engine. Any identifying features that may be found on the engine would be helpful.
Thanks,
Reg |
kevin
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 01:36 am: |
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Hi Reg,
Is it a 2or4 stroke
Regards Kevin |
marks
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 06:22 pm: |
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Reg,
If it is a four stoke there are a couple of types. The 5/6 Hp and the later 7Hp(as above).
The 5/6 is 4" stroke by 3 3/4" bore with the 7 having the same stroke and a 3 7/8" bore.
Regards
Mark S. |
Daniel
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 08:27 pm: |
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Hi Marks,
I have recently purchased an old putter with a Simplex motor identical to the one pictured in Pandora. Stamped on the block is the rating of 5Hp. You mention that the above pictured motor is 7 Hp. I was wondering if you know if Simplex made a 5 Hp in the same shape as the above motor.
Regards
Daniel |
peterogborne
Senior Member
Username: peterogborne
Post Number: 120
Registered: 09-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 01:14 am: |
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I have just received a call from a friend in Denmark [ thats the town of Denmark in Western Australia] He has found a Simplex Engine on the rubbish tip ..........I will drive the 50 Km next week to pick it up . |
wayne clarke
Visitor
| | Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 - 05:56 pm: |
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Hi All, I have a 7 to 8 hp simplex marine engine and the float in the alpha carburetor has broken in half. Are there places that one can buy one or ideas how to fix? |
tedb
New member
Username: tedb
Post Number: 3
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 - 08:08 pm: |
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If it's metal I can't help you in the repair. However, is it set up so that you could make a new float using cork? I've done that and it works well. You would have to epoxy the metal connection to/into the cork. Also it is important that you seal the connector and the cork with gasoline tank sealer. This will prevent the cork from absorbing gas, "sinking" and the carb flooding over time. Good luck, Ted |
Todd Vidgen
Visitor
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 05:26 pm: |
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Hi .We make new synthetic floats and recondition
alpha style carburetors,T&r Solutions 43631361(02) |
jack jenson
Visitor
| | Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 10:35 pm: |
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Hi
I just found a 4 cylinder baby simplex motor is it for a boat? |
Peter Murton
Visitor
| | Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 04:02 pm: |
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hi I am, the owner of the above boat it is a 5 hp simplex with a 12x12 prop direct drive. she will do 6 Knots at 600rpm the boat was built in Nelson pre 1910 more info and photos can be found at www.murtons.co.nz |
graeme thomson
Visitor
| | Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 05:40 am: |
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Hi I have a twin cylinder simplex, I think it is about 14 hp. is this correct. If so i have carburetor problems and I was wondering if I could marry up another carby ti it |
laurie_d
Member
Username: laurie_d
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 09:56 pm: |
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Hi Graeme, If your Simplex is a twin cylinder it will be the 10/12. It should be fitted with an Alpha 'A' series carby. I'm not sure what can go wrong with the carby that cannot be readily fixed ? what's the problem?) but I have an early 10/12 and I'm interested in suggestions for alternatives too. |
Greg Henderson
Visitor
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 05:34 pm: |
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Hi
I have sitting in my backyard a 4 cylinder Simplex engine and gearbox in poor condition.I also have 2 unused headgaskets for same I know little about this machinery but feel it may be of interest to somebody.The engine is on the south coast of South Australia.Drop me a line for more info or pics.
Cheers
Greg Henderson |
laurie_d
Member
Username: laurie_d
Post Number: 16
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 05:16 pm: |
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Greg, I'm a Simplex twin owner but have not heard of a 4 cylnder version. I wonder if it's a marine conversion of an A Model ford engne (or some other side valve car engine) or whether Hardman and hall actually produced there own 4 cylinder at some time. Cheers Laurie |
gregoryan
Senior Member
Username: gregoryan
Post Number: 55
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 07:53 pm: |
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The Simplex 4 cylinder is a side valve too. I believe it was a conversion of the Ford Prefect? [before my maritime time]
I think it was of far less cubic capacity than the 10 - 12 Hp Twin, eg only 1000 _ 1200cc?
What was the 4cy BABY Simplex mentioned above by Jack Jenson? |
laurie_d
Member
Username: laurie_d
Post Number: 17
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 09:38 pm: |
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The old sidevalve Ford 10 motors (from early Prefects and Anglias) were popular for use in small boats. I'm too young to know of a Simplex marine conversion but I'm sure someone can let us know? |
Greg Henderson
Visitor
| | Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 07:42 pm: |
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I will attempt to attach pics to aid the discussion
Greg |
ljh
New member
Username: ljh
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 02:33 am: |
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HI I HAVE A 5-7 HP SIMPLEX MARINE WHERE CAN I GET PARTS PISTON RINGS CYLINDER AND MUFFLER |
laurie_d
Advanced Member
Username: laurie_d
Post Number: 44
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 06:24 pm: |
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Hi ljh,
You could try Simplex Marine Engines at 3 Stanton Rd Seven Hills NSW 2147 (ph 02 9624 6704)
You will need to confirm the bore of your motor (3 3/4" for the earlier motors or 3 7/8' for the current ones)
or Leon Pompei at Pompei's Marine Mordialloc Vic ph 0419571788.
Regards Laurie
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