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Unknown engine on Ebay - any thoughts??

Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:08 am

Spotted this on Ebay and thought I would see if anyone had any thoughts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-De-Havillan ... dZViewItem

Initial thought was Wright Gipsy but on closer look doesnt quite fit.
Has Bendix mags, Stromberg carb. The other things that throw me a bit are the cross flow head and splined shaft. Also what seems to be an oil filler? on the top of the case.

Open to suggestions......

Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:35 am

My thought its a Pirate used on the Ryan STM

Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:29 am

eBay engine:
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Menasco Super Pirate D4:
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Source: http://acam.ednet.ns.ca/engines/pirate.htm

I put a pipe wrench on the front and couldn't get it to turn over last week.
:shock:

Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:07 am

Great.. thanks for that guys.
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