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Mystery engine
Jo:
The base looks identical to the Schoenner except that it has had underneath cut away. The main body and bearing caps are identical as is the flywheels.
My guess is someone converted it to a hit and miss at some time.
Jo
RayW:
I have checked the base and the cutaways are definitely original as the cast surface is clearly visible.
Jasonb:
I can't see any form of latching to suggest it is Hit & Miss governed, just 4-stroke hot tube ignition.
The fact that the non schoenner parts are all bronze could mean they were cast later possibly at home.
Where is that Graham when you need him?
Jo:
This is the British Modelling and electric Co copy of the Schoenner engine - it has a cut away cast base.
As these engines were designed to run on town Gas when that was phased out the only alternative was to run on acetylene which is not easy to come by (safely ::) ) My guess is someone published a modification at some point...
Jo
RayW:
Well done Jo. I think you may have cracked it! Do you have any other info about the British Modelling and Electric Co?
I have been probing about in the water jacket holes with a bent wire and I strongly suspect that under the (definitely home made) copper water jacket, I will find a finned air-cooled cylinder.
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