This large Fairbanks-Morse gas engine is housed and permanently displayed on the Meriden Threshing Showgrounds in Meriden, Kansas. The following aged write-up is typed, framed and posted with the engine: “This engine was loaned to the Meriden Antique

Dig into Gas Engine Restoration, the detailed, step-by-step guide to stationary gas engine restoration, and work on your antiques today! From start to finish, veteran vintage engine restorer Peter Rooke’s easy-to-follow narrative will impress and edu

About 20 years ago my good friend and president of the Marshall County Antique Power Assn., Gary Shreve, heard a rumor about an old engine sitting somewhere forgotten on a farm in Ohio. On a whim, Gary contacted the owner of the farm, and although th

The fourth edition of Herbert Kean’s A Price Guide to Antique Tools contains over 12,000 prices (individual and chart combinations) that represent extraordinary tools. Included is an explanation for each tool group that allows you to judge the condit

Why am I writing about Maytag when CPM has so many fine engines here? I guess its nostalgia creeping in. One day, I was thinking about some of my early engines, and the little two-cylinder Maytag popped into my mind. Gosh, I sure had fun with it way

In 112 Pages, Rooke meticulously leads you through stripping and rebuilding each component of the engine, from bearings to cylinder heads to ignition. Item #5463 $19.95 $15.96 A follow-up to his highly regarded first book, this newest gas engine rest

If the decision has been made to paint an engine, the first task is to decide on the type of finish. Depending on the manufacturer of an engine, the standard of paint finish will vary, both in the quality of paint used and the preparation of the cast

Auction ended Oct. 10, 2023 Famous 1hp engine, 50 bids, high bid of ....... $950 Jensen pump jack, 59 bids, high bid of ........... $825 Magnet charger for magnetos, 49 bids, high bid of ..............................................................

There must be a mathematic formula somewhere that solves the problem of how much effort it takes for an old fat guy to start a 3 to 6hp engine all by himself! The older one gets, the harder it is to be in two places at once to close the intake valve

Learn to make hooks, spoons, and tools of all sorts that you’ll use every day. This essential blacksmith’s reference includes many projects contributed by leading blacksmiths from around the world, each featuring multiple opportunities for variation.

I was doing my routine searches on eBay when I came across an interesting upright engine for sale. The listing said the manufacturer was unknown. The engine had heavy flywheels (for its size) but only had five spokes (instead of the usual six). It wa

Greetings, collectors and enthusiasts! If you are subscriber, you already have an idea of the content Gas Engine Magazine brings to you bimonthly. For those of you new to this magazine, allow me to share a bit. It is my privilege to bring you a colle

I was recently talking to a group of guys about steam and gas engines. When I mentioned I have a hit-and-miss engine in our family room, one of the guys said I must have a very understanding wife and that his wife would never allow that. The engine i

If it were convenient to easily apply a load to an old hit-and-miss engine, one could hear its response going from no load to full load, measure horsepower, or test the old expression of “a pint of fuel per horsepower hour.” Whatever the reason, a si

Crossley Bros. was launched in 1867 by brothers Francis and William J. Crossley. Both brothers had served separate engineering apprentices and were looking to build their own businesses. With the help of his uncle, Francis bought an engineering busin

Allen Becker has been a collector as far back as he can remember, following the footsteps of his dad, his mother and his wife. He doesn’t specialize in anything; if something interests him, he probably collects it. Along with small collectibles, such

There have been many articles over the years describing how to start an engine with a faulty magneto. Certainly there are many engineers who are way more knowledgeable about the subject than I am, but I needed a battery box. It was a good project for

Slate River Valley is southwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It’s rich in farming history. The area is still known for its beef and dairy farming. The Kakabeka Tired Iron Club has been invited to this event every year except 2020, when it was jus

What makes an antique gas engine sell for $200,000? The answer is invariably linked to the piece’s rarity. But for John Merry of Walla Walla, Washington, rarity was only one of the factors involved in his decision to pay tens of thousands of dollars

In 1956, the People’s Natural Gas Co. opened its new Roaring Run Station to compress and transport natural gas. Named for the bounding creek behind, it was considered state of the art for its day. This is the story of how the Roaring Run Station came

Internal Fire is the captivating history of the internal combustion engine and the creative individuals who brought it to life. From gunpowder to diesel, the development of these early powerhouses has been recorded from all sides. The influences of n