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Bluechip:

--- Quote from: Brass_Machine on April 04, 2012, 11:00:40 AM ---That would be an interesting engine to make in say, 1/2 or 1/4 scale...

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Wouldn't it just ??

So, as it's undoubtably beyond my talents, you'll have to make it.

I look forward to your build log ...  :thumbup:

BC

Deko:
Love the drive to the cams and magneto. so who is going to take up the challenge? Come on STEW it looks just up your street :whip:

Dek

BillTodd:
Are these bikes/engines actually that old or are they modern replicas? (is there provenance?)

The engine in the OP's post appears to be a newly made replica of the patent(?) sketch engine. The engine in the yellow bike is different - it has offset cylinders and matching OHV drives whereas the above engine has both cylinders in the same plane (as per the sketch).

Bill

John Stevenson:
These are what is known as Board Racers and raced around board tracks in the US of A.
Not sure about the provenance of this one, needs a bit more digging but those casting look new as opposed to reclaimed.
A genuine one sold for $520,000 in July 2008.

However take a look at this link.

http://flashbackfab.com/pages/excel00.html

This is an Excelsior project

Jasonb:
Thanks for that link John, just spent 1/2hr looking through the pics, will need to go back and read it. Some very interesting machine set up but thats whats needed for small batch work.

I can see a few modifiocations to my Hoglet comming on and now know what to hang it in.

J

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