Jack_Vines Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Greetings AACAers,I got a brief look at an unknown-to-me flathead straight eight engine with twin spark plugs and three speed transmission. It had a large tappet cover on the side with approx 32 bolts holding it on. Also a duplex 2-bbl carburetor. Water pump driven off the back of the generator. No identifying script, but the date of 1927 on several parts. Sound familiar to anyone?thnx, jack vines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gelfer Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Not sure, but I think Lycoming made these for Auburns. Was it dual Shebler carbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Vines Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Not dual carbs, but one 2-bbl updraft carb. Also, IIRC, Auburn didn't offer an eight until 1931.thnx, jack vines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 1925 first 8 cylinder Auburn, model 8-88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 In 1930 Nash offered an 8 cylinder with twin plugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Weren't the Nash 8s of that era OHV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Vines Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Further research shows Auburn did use a Lycoming straight eight beginning in 1925.Am beginning to wonder if the one I saw might be a truck engine. Searches in that direction have found one reference for a twin plug Seagrave and a twin plug Lycoming engine in fire trucks, but I can't find any photos which show either of these twin spark plug engines.thnx, jack vines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Lycoming made an 8 engine for fire trucks with 2 plugs per cylinder. One set was conventional ignition, the other was on a magneto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Vines Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi, Dave,Thanks for the info. Any link or reference for a photo or more detailed description?thnx, jack vines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Jack, the fire truck with the dual ignition Lycoming engine exists, and is located about 50 miles south of me. I don't get down there often, but will keep you in mind if and when I go there. Also, I may be able to get the owner's phone number. I've seen the truck and have discussed the redundant ignition systems with its owner, but don't know the engine's minute details. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Vines Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Hi, Dave,Many thanks for the offer. This sort of reciprocity makes the old car hobby great. Any details or contacts much appreciated.thnx, jack vines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Jack, I contacted John Kandl, who owns the fire truck with dual ignition. He can be reached at 571 275 9694, and may be able to help you with information about the engine. Good luck, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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