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O.T. Hit and Miss Engine ideas

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Adam P

09-12-2003 08:51:32

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Hey everybody, I know this is OT and know there is a board here at ytmag for stationary engines, but I figured I'd start here, as I know you guys, and really value your opinions. I am wanting to get a hit and miss engine... A "beginer" model if you will.... Something, that I'd be able to find parts for, and also have it be low in price... It seems that when I go to the flywheeler pages there are so many makes, and sizes, and often high prices, that I figure maybe you guys might know where I might start... I'm not sure I will really enjoy the hobby as much as I'm thinking I will now, but boy do I love the way they sound!!! I have a few more tractor shows to go to this season, so I'll still be taking more in, but I know I don't know enough about hit and misses to be near ready to make some logical choices and the things to look out for...
Really look forward to your input,
AP

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Rick H. Ga

09-12-2003 19:36:22

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Re: O.T. Hit and Miss Engine ideas in reply to Adam P, 09-12-2003 08:51:32

Hi Adam,

I too love to hear the old hit & miss engines run. I plan on going the Inman, Ga. Farm Heritage Days tractor show next weekend (Sept. 19-21). They seem to have a lot of old hit and miss engines at the show. It�s great to hear that �put-tush-chug-chug-chug-chug-chug-put-tush-chug-chug-chug-chug-chug�:-).

I have seen them advertised for $1000 to $2000 in the state farmers market bulletin. Rick H. Ga

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Jeb2N

09-12-2003 19:20:25

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Re: O.T. Hit and Miss Engine ideas in reply to Adam P, 09-12-2003 08:51:32

I would say get a 1 cylinder maytag if you want a real beginner model. I had never restored anything before and I got my maytag (for $150) running in 2 weeks, which included waiting for parts. The nice thing was that I don't have a garage and I was able to do the entire restoration in my kitchen! Sometimes being single has it's advantages, but you get the Idea. I also have an extra coil if anybody needs one.

If you want a bigger one, I'd say International, John deere ($$), herculese, economy, and fairbanks-morse would all be good ones. They're common as dirt, but don't expect a dirt price. Usually anything around 2 hp and up will run you around $500 and up depending on condition. The only hard parts to find on those larger engines are the magnetos. Enjoy whatever you get!

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BillM-OH

09-12-2003 18:48:26

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Re: O.T. Hit and Miss Engine ideas in reply to Adam P, 09-12-2003 08:51:32

Adam -- can't help you with what to look for, but you will really enjoy it if you get one. I still have the old 5 horse one lunger that used to run the Delco before REA came thru (1948). I fire it up several times a year and all kinds of folks show up to hear her run... they're really unique old machines and a ball to run!!!

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Mike S

09-12-2003 11:59:55

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Re: O.T. Hit and Miss Engine ideas in reply to Adam P, 09-12-2003 08:51:32

While I would love a nice hit and miss, I have started out with some of the small Maytag engines. The single cylinders are 2 cycle hit and miss but the 2 cylinders ones are not. Both are neat to piddle with and parts are fairly easy to find. Plus you can actually use them. I have seen them run pumps, fans, ice cream churns, etc. The only hard item to find is a good coil if you need one. But they are out there. Of course, I would like a nice JD or International Hit or Miss, but the wallet does not have the funds for one, yet.

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Jim Cox SW Missouri

09-12-2003 09:39:57

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Re: O.T. Hit and Miss Engine ideas in reply to Adam P, 09-12-2003 08:51:32

I personally hope to find one of the old Internationals I can afford one of these days, and the monitor vertical looks pretty cool too.
Not even $.02 worth
enjoy the weekend
Jim Cox

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