I have the pleasure of owning an early 2hp Fairbanks, Morse & Co “Jack of all Trades” engine, serial number 35455, that was supplied new in 1904 by Messrs R H Bunner, Ironmonger, Montgomery, to a Mr John Mountford, Malster, Bacheldre Malthouse, Churchstoke, nr Newton, Powys; who used it to power a crushing mill.
I have the pleasure of owning an early 2hp Fairbanks, Morse & Co “Jack of all Trades” engine, serial number 35455, that was supplied new in 1904 by Messrs R H Bunner, Ironmonger, Montgomery, to a Mr John Mountford, Malster, Bacheldre Malthouse, Churchstoke, nr Newton, Powys; who used it to power a crushing mill.
The engine fell into disuse during WW2 and was subsequently removed from the Mill by Mr G S Bevan, grandson of Mr Mountford, in 1969 and restored. The engine featured in Stationary Engine issue No 71 (January 1980) when it was up and running, however at that time it was operating with high tension magneto and spark plug mode of ignition.
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Lister Conundrum?
Back in 2016 a discussion took place on Fozzer’s Forum about early Lister J type engines; as I have a very early Lister 2 ½ hp, I was interested and took part in the discussion. I have always had an interest in Lister engines, having nine in my shed, all of which are restored, except a spec 52 Lister A. I had never delved into the history of these engines as I considered that just about everything was known about them, through the work done by the late David Edgington, and information is readily available.
Rogues' Gallery Pt2
Some engines have remained unidentified for a number of years – unless YOU, the reader, know differently….!
Coventry Victor Stationary/Marine Engines
Following a comment in the January edition of Stationary Engine, that Coventry Victor engines were rarely seen on our rally fields and as I have a liking for these engines (and flat twins), I have put together a short article based on my three examples.
Turner Manufacturing Co- Simplicity Engines
Having seen the little vertical Simplicity engine on the front cover of the October 2017 issue of Stationary Engine, where the name Western Malleable & Gray Iron Company, Milwaukee cast into the flywheel rim, is clearly legible, I decided the manufacturer required further investigation
Christmas Crank-Ups Riccall
Winter crank-ups and open days have become increasingly popular in recent years and one of the biggest I have ever attended was held in the village of Riccall, near York on Saturday 30th December.
Petter Standard Oil Engine
I am sure that the Petter Handyman engine will be a familiar sight to many engine enthusiasts, but the same cannot be said for the ‘Petter Standard Oil Engine’; the engine on which the Handyman engine was designed.
Clarendon Rally- Australia
Whilst on a recent trip to visit my family in Australia I took the opportunity to visit, with my son, the well known Clarendon Classic, Machinery, Truck and Hobby Show, which has been held for many years at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds, on Racecourse road, Clarendon, NSW on the weekend of the 16/17th September 2017.
Blackstone Compressors
Blackstone Compressors
The Warwick DC Generating Set
I was recently invited to inspect a small generating set belonging to Colin Williams from Horsham in Sussex.
Unusual Lister Engines
With the West Oxon Steam Rally 2017 drawing out a large collection of Lister Engines, here are a few of the more unusual models seen.
