Yes, I am jealous. I grew up using one of these.
It was a staple for many a farmer in our small community.
My step-son found this nice intermediate gas/kerosene engine.
It was used back in the time to run various small equipment.
What will he do with it now...Start it up and listen to the sweet music.
I am jealous!
I can understand why you would be attached to that thing, William. Several years ago, I was on my way to the California Coast, when I came across an old Steam Monkey used during prior eras in the lumbering industry. I just stood and looked at that thing with fascination for the longest time.
Here's a picture of it in a blog I wrote back in May 2009: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1087885/what-is-it-huh-
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
William - wow, what seems to some a piece of rusty junk, holds sweet memories for others. And, probably, not that much memories of this engine, but memories of living back then...
It is looking back and feeling the smoke from the chimney of our days in the past
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
William
Your right everyone needs to have one.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Do you think, he is going to fix it? It might be quite expensive. I'd clean it up and use as a conversation piece.
Every once in a while I come across one of these old classics, next time I will give them your number.
Bill, we had several sizes on the farm that we used a lot...from pumping water to elevators and more.
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