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nobby
Senior Member
Username: nobby
Post Number: 53
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 05:50 pm: | 
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It's a long shot but I am looking for a Viable Sterling engine with gearbox for re-installation into a boat that is currently being restored. The boat was originally built with a Sterling Engine specified as a 4 cylinder 40hp Heavy Duty. I am going to guess at either a FH or a D, the prop was a 30 by 40 so RPM would of been low. Beggars cannot be choosers so other types of Sterling would suffice so long as they are 4 cylinder.
Cheers
Nobby |
ldobbins
Senior Member
Username: ldobbins
Post Number: 157
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 06:04 pm: |
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Greetings,
Is the prop size that you mention measured in inches? If so, what length, type and age is the boat it powered.
If that is a 30" X 40" prop, I suspect it is a heavy duty model B or D. Depending upon age, it could be an F or a GR as well. But need the above information to speculate.
That said, Sterling Engines are getting harder to find. There are a few G or GR engines out there and also a few Sterling Petrel 6 cylinders that might work too.
Please let us know a little more info and you never know what might pop out of the wood work.
Cheers,
Lew |
nobby
Senior Member
Username: nobby
Post Number: 54
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 10:49 am: |
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Yes prop size in inches, your thoughts mirror mine Lew. Though a 6 cylinder would not really fit.
It is a George Lawly 45' double ender built in 1913.
Cheers
Nobby |
ldobbins
Senior Member
Username: ldobbins
Post Number: 158
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 11:30 pm: |
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Model B then most likely. There were a lot built. with any luck, you can find one.
There are 2 strings here about model B engines in the last year. One in the UK and one here. Might be available.
Good luck,
Lew |
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