12hp Olds Gearless Hit & Miss Engine

[@myself248]

Beautiful! I've never seen that indexing star wheel mechanism before...

[@coding-in-steps]

Works like a clock, and almost no noise ! So nice, made in Lansing Michigan, brings me good old memories.

[@brenohighland1168]

excellent --i want

[@kooldoozer]

The alternating star wheel mechanism makes me think of the cam lobe design that Charlie Taylor used for the engine that he built for the Wright brother's machine shop in Ohio.

[@neilfeathersoundmechanic3043]

Wow! one of the most beautifully running. engines Ive seen. Nice videography lets it speak for itself

[@jamesharber7820]

The thought that went into the very detailed and extensive engineering of this fantastic engine is most impressive. Thank you for letting us share it with you.

[@jaymcjunkin6629]

The best I've heard since my early childhood when a friend of the family's was plowing with a john deere

[@anythingoldmechanical]

That would be my dream owning this magnificent engine!

[@1SIREX1]

Absolutely fantastic!! Thank you for sharing.

[@denniscook1422]

Your halfway to a tractor.

[@michaelholderegger645]

That's one unique machine! The gearlessness makes it so quiet.

[@wrenchwiki8036]

So well balanced, the cart isn't moving a bit

[@joeestes8114]

I could watch that motor all day! Lol. Fascinating

[@mikeedwards2621]

Man, how to time and sync all trips and levers...amazing.

[@maggiefrederick4511]

Mesmerizing and so quiet. Could fall asleep to that sound. Nice job 👍🏼

[@chipcather4042]

You had the two most interesting engines at Berryville today thanks for firing them up

[@HeavyMetalEngines]

Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the show.

[@WillSmithHitandMiss]

Always amazing engines!!!

[@scooter2kool173]

What a marvel. Very nice!

[@patvanderho5843]

Amazing how easy you get it started and so great to hear it pauzes so neatly between each hit.

[@csmtag92]

Awesome running engine, great job on the restoration looks even better in person.

[@texan01]

that's a smooth runner. quiet too.

[@andrewlyke3973]

Lovely Engine

[@Mister_G]

Excellent - How on earth does the governor work? I can see the latch under the exhaust valve, but I can't for the life of me see what activates it! (Edit - is it that weight swinging backwards and forwards on the eccentric shaft?? )

[@HeavyMetalEngines]

It is a pendulum governor. If the engine is going fast enough the momentum swings the weight up to latch open the exhaust valve. If going too slow it doesn’t swing enough and allows the engine to cycle again.

[@Mister_G]

@@HeavyMetalEngines Brilliant - thanks for the swift reply. It's a very unconventional engine, that's for sure!

[@reddirtfarm7704]

Wow!!! What a neat engine!!!!🥰

[@superkas]

Does this machine tend to be drink a lot of fuel when compared to today's machines standard? Thank you.

[@HeavyMetalEngines]

I think it is very fuel efficient. It fires then coasts for several revolutions before firing again. I have run it for five hours and it used half a gallon of gasoline. The low RPM’s reduce heat and wear. As modern engines got smaller they had to increase RPM to obtain the same horse power.

[@JONNYCABANI]

I think it is a beautiful piece of machinery

[@sergueimac7294]

wonderfull

[@j.miranda524]

Muito bom ! Qual Ano de Fabricação...

[@HeavyMetalEngines]

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