The Lucky Star Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I came across this in the hills a few years back and I would like to know what it is. It has an aluminum hood and you can see the imprint of the emblem on the grille. The motor looks very similar to a Metzger 4 cylinder. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Late teens Studebaker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I don't think the hood is from this car/chassis. It is too short for that big six. I agree with nzcarnerd, 1915 to about 1918 Studebaker. The vacuum tank would actually suggest 1916 or later. The 1915 built series 16 had the gasoline tank in the cowl, and no vacuum tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj59 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 13 hours ago, The Lucky Star said: I came across this in the hills a few years back and I would like to know what it is. It has an aluminum hood and you can see the imprint of the emblem on the grille. The motor looks very similar to a Metzger 4 cylinder. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks. For sure early studebaker. I’m in need for some parts to get a car running. Please let me know if these parts are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude17 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Looks like a 1917 Series 18 engine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 What machine did they have that Big Six powering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustycrusty Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 1 hour ago, 58L-Y8 said: What machine did they have that Big Six powering? looks like a well drilling rig (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 The Studebaker Big Six 354 ci engine was so torquey and powerful plus ubiquitous and cheap as used cars, they were a favorite choice for stationary powerplants or to convert to farm tractors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 What is the purpose of the taps/valves between the spark plugs at each cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, GregLaR said: What is the purpose of the taps/valves between the spark plugs at each cylinder? Primer cups. Put a little gas in to get things going. Edited March 13, 2021 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lucky Star Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 This was so far back in the hills that I won't get back there for some time. It is a saw mill. The back portion has a reciprocating blade (old crankshaft and rod attached to a saw. Thanks again for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj59 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 4 hours ago, The Lucky Star said: This was so far back in the hills that I won't get back there for some time. It is a saw mill. The back portion has a reciprocating blade (old crankshaft and rod attached to a saw. Thanks again for the info. Where about is it located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 7 hours ago, GregLaR said: What is the purpose of the taps/valves between the spark plugs at each cylinder? Also if it has to be hand-cranked to start,those can be opened as compression releases and make it a lot easier to crank over. Then as soon as it starts they are quickly shut off of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl456 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Lucky Star, I sent you a PM. Thanks, Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Holt Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Is it for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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