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kkinney
Member
Username: kkinney
Post Number: 5
Registered: 04-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 09:58 pm: | 
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In my hometown of Evansville, Indiana there was a small machine shop that built marine engine. The Evansville Gas Engine Works built engines in the first quarter of the 1900's. We own a 3 HP "Boy Scout Engine made my the Evansville Gas Engine Works and it runs real well. The piston, rod, and valves are Ford Model T parts. They are 4 cycle engines and were offered with a "Joe's" reverse gear if desired.I did find a sales flyer for the Boy Scout engine that is attached as well as some photos of our engine. The flyer states that it is so easy to operate that any young boy can operate and adjust for wear. I've been able to locate 4 or 5 other engines. Does anybody else know anything about the company or know where any engines are located.
Keith
www.herculesengines.com
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jb_castagnos
Senior Member
Username: jb_castagnos
Post Number: 632
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 11:22 am: |
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Can't offer any info Keith, but that's a real nice complete engine. I like the four srokes, not as common but they have a lot of character. I'm sure it's special to have a local engine. |
kkinney
Member
Username: kkinney
Post Number: 8
Registered: 04-2011
| | Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 05:39 pm: |
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Thanks JB. If we make it down to your camp we'll bring it along.
Keith |
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