Waterloo-built engines are a subset of the gas engine collecting hobby. A rare brand is the Armstrong, and this one has its own special idiosyncrasy. The pushrod goes through the mixing valve! Pretty neat, and very unusual. This engine hopped into our friend Gary's truck the other day, and will be probably be at Pinckneyville in August.
Video by Gary Bahre
Maybe I never noticed on other engines, but turning the caps on the grease cups on the crank bearings while the engine is running. could result in difficulties in counting to ten.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, an odd design choice for the pushrod.
You have to think about the exposed gears and the rotating parts constantly while you are near these old engines. I worry about the younger generations who haven't seen guys who joined the Nub Club. I saw plenty of it when I was a kid and I hope I am careful enough to remain immune.
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