they ain't diesel, but...

[mobile_bob]

they are really cool

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tls/1950617553.html

located in seattle,

bob g

[rcavictim]

Getting those home would be kind of hit and miss. 

[wrightkiller]

Good price ..

[cschuerm]

I have the whole family of McCormick Deerings from the smallest to the biggest.  Just love those things - amazingly smooth and just sound like a sewing machine when running.  I've given serious consideration to building a genset out of one of them.  My middle one (6hp) is part of a really crazy ice cream maker that I built.

Chris

[rcavictim]

I have the whole family of McCormick Deerings from the smallest to the biggest.  Just love those things - amazingly smooth and just sound like a sewing machine when running.  I've given serious consideration to building a genset out of one of them.  My middle one (6hp) is part of a really crazy ice cream maker that I built.

Chris

An acquaintance here in Ontario has a McCormick Deering that is way bigger than those being sold in this sale.  I would love to have it.  How big did this company make them?  BTW, congrats and envy on your collection.

[cschuerm]

In the "M" family (multi fuel throttle governed as shown in the link), they built a 1.5hp, 3hp, 6hp, and 10hp.  The 10 is a BRUTE of an engine.  Full power at 325 RPM.  I'm guessing it weighs right around 2000lbs and the flywheels are gigantic.  They were produced with several ignition systems.  The early models were ignitor fired and the later models used a high tension mag and spark plug.  The spark plug models are the easiest engine to start that I've seen.  Just barely roll 'em past top dead center, the mag trips, and it's running.  Most were set up to start on gasoline then you switch to kerosene after they warm up.  Water injection (from the hopper) was used to prevent detonation.  The overall quality of the engine and castings is really outstanding.  They were obviously built to run forever and be super easy to work on or overhaul.

cheers,
Chris

[cschuerm]

BTW,
Here's a video of the baby model running.  You can see the interesting linkages operating the mag and exhaust valve and also see just how smooth these things run:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9m81rnX9Ik&feature=related

[rcavictim]

Is that your's?  That is in really sweet running condition!  I think my acquaintance has the 10 HP.  I found one on youtoob to look at today.  I'd love to have that in a diesel.  

I have a identical pair of 33" OD by 5" wide flywheels off two large IHC bailing machines that sourced gearboxes and spares for my wind turbine project.  They would be awesome for a slow speed DIY diesel engine project!  Unfortunately it would be a very unwise distraction time wise with the much more mission critical projects still on my to-do list.  Perhaps i'll get lucky someday and find an engine carcass that could be made into something with much less work than starting from scratch.

[cschuerm]

Nope that one isn't mine.  My 1.5, 6, and 10 are in museum quality condition (I'm pretty sure they're MUCH nicer than when they left the factory now).  The 3hp is in solid running condition, but I have not had time to do a total restoration on it yet.  Guess I have 30+ antique engines in my shop right now.
Yep, those flywheels would be excellent!  Know what you mean about time though.  I have a lot more projects and hobbies than I'll ever be able to tend to.  At least I'll never get bored. 

Chris