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by gary350
Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:11 pm
Forum: Antique Stationary Engines
Topic: Engine Value --- please help!
Replies: 3
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I sold a 1 3/4 hp hit & miss engine 5 years ago for $950.00. It had been totally restored and it was in excellent running condition. I bought it the year before for $900.00 played with it for a year then sold it for $50 more than I paid. I know Hercules is a rear engine a Hercules collectors tha...
by gary350
Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:04 pm
Forum: Antique Stationary Engines
Topic: one piston heat engine tips
Replies: 4
Views: 24356

Plans make it easy to build an engine. I have an original sterling engine built about 1915. I spent 2 weeks making detailed drawings of the fan and all the parts. I have used the plans to build 3 more hot air engines. Each one is a little different but the basic 2" bore engine is the same. http...