D Yaros Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I know what it is, but thought folk here might enjoy seeing it:I got it off of eBay for $56. It sold in 1948 for $458; which equates to over $4000 in 2009. It works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robin Coleman Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 This is a timing instrument for engines made by the R.C. Allen company. The company is still in business, and they probably have a company historian on staff who can help you. They make or have made everything from adding machines to aircraft instruments, and are well known among pilots for their exceptional quality. And yes, they are expensive. You get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 I see that R. C. Allen, maker of "business machines," moved from Kalamazoo to Kansas City. Interesting about the historian. I may try to contact them with a photo and the Model/Serial # etc., to see what they can tell me about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) Further research on my part has revealed that the device in question was actually made by the Allen Electric Equipment Co., out of Kalamazoo, MI (2101-2117 Pitcher Rd.). This concern has no connection whatsoeover to the R.C. Allen Co. of Grand Rapids; manufacturers of typewriters, adding machines, business machines and aircraft instrumentation (now in Wichita, KS). Edited October 9, 2009 by D Yaros (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L.C.22 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thought you all might like seeing this 1941 analizerI have a collection of this kindda junk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 Pretty nifty! It would take up a bit of valuable space in my garage, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L.C.22 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I have an Allen unit like yours too.Space is never a problem for those truely motivated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 LC,Since you have a unit like mine, I would be interested in knowing what documentation came with it? Do you have it? Could I get copies? Mine came with no documentation/manuals, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have found out that my unit may in fact have been designated by Allen Electric Equipment as the "Uni-Tuner."I have found a Uni-Tuner manual for sale, and it is now on its way to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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