Reflections

A. We'll certainly concede that our book American Gas Engines has its shortcomings, with the greatest one being that a great many engines were not included. Also, at the time of the research, we were unaware of the Ward-Bullseye nameplate change, so nothing was mentioned. We think it admirable that Mr. Currie is attempting to set up a registry and encourage all of the above owners to contact him with the necessary information.

22/1/26 Q. Can anyone supply information on the hot air engine in the below photograph? I need help in identifying it-the only identifying marks are the letters E.E.E.C. stamped on several of the castings. Randy E. Schwerin, RR 2, Sumner, IA 50674.

A. Having almost no information on file regarding hot air engines, we turn this one out to our readers for their response.

22/1/27 Q. I have a Superior 25 HP engine and would like to know the years built and proper color for same. Bob Coffey, 1201 Longview Drive, Rogers, AR 72756.

22/1/28 Q. I am restoring a Huber HS tractor, s/n V1883 or 11883. It uses a Waukesha engine, 4? x 6?, 1150 rpm. Can you give me any information on this tractor or tell me where to look. Dale Grafton, RR 3, Box 74, Loogootee, IN 47553.

A. The HS, 27-42 tractor was apparently built during 1935 to at least 1938. We do not have a serial number list for Huber, although we are confident that some of our readers might have this information

22/1/29 Q. We have acquired a Weber winch engine with the sideshaft and vertical flyball governor. It is about 10-15 horse power. The ignitor is missing, so we would like to correspond with anyone having a similar engine. Willis Boyer, Box 245, Lolo, MT 59847. Phone 406 273-0748.

22/1/30 Q. Can you identify this engine? (See below photo). The tag reads: 600 rpm; H.P. 1? XK; s/n 14155. The part numbers have a 'GE' prefix, with the flywheel reading GE4021-A. Date of manufacture is 9/10/29. The engine is red and uses a Wico EK magneto. Any help will be appreciated. Gary Anderson, 675 Clear Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106.

A. Despite the part numbers given in your letter, the nameplate tells the story-this appears to be a Hercules XK engine.

22/1/31 Q. I have a small Delco plant, sup posed to be 12-16 volts. It is missing the fuel tank and air duct. The only number I can find is T4962 at the top of the crankcase, just below where the air duct sits on top of ridge. The brass tag is not legible, but this unit looks like a small 850 of the 1920's. It has no carburetor, gas enters at the edge of the casting with a choke handle. Would like more information and a picture showing how gas tank is mounted. Did this unit have a number designation? Harley Carman, 42142 Upper Berlin Dr., Lebanon, OR 97355.