factory 487 #1 Posted February 4, 2018 This arrived a couple of weeks ago, a fairly early 1960's type 98 engine, the paint colour is original as far as I can tell, I haven't seen another in this unusual colour. If anyone knows what tool it may have been used for please let me know. The tank bracket & strap needed a bit of adjustment and some screws, now reassembled. David 3 pmackellow, HeadExam and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #2 Posted February 4, 2018 What would the applications be for an engine like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #3 Posted February 4, 2018 I don't know the exact application for this engine, that's why I asked in the first post. David 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #4 Posted February 4, 2018 48 minutes ago, factory said: I don't know the exact application for this engine, that's why I asked in the first post. David Yes you did, I was so engrossed in looking at the engine I didn't finish reading. Very cool! 1 factory reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #5 Posted May 28, 2018 I've had a better look at the parts attached to the PTO shaft of this engine, it looks like an adaptor kit for something like a propeller, which doesn't help with identifying the original use. But I have found a reference in a parts list from 1964 for an externally threaded PTO shaft (part no. 42-39) being used on the type 98 engine, clearly mine doesn't have one, but it could have been changed as someone has definitely had this engine apart, the screws for the induction housing have been shortened too, so it probably had an adaptor plate or housing. David 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #6 Posted May 28, 2018 Also I had a go at bidding on a another type 98 engine (I asked the seller what type it was as it looked unusual), I didn't win it but here are some pictures of it showing the externally threaded PTO shaft mentioned in the parts list, together with an adaptor housing I haven't seen before. The adaptor housing looks like was attached to something flat, also note the long stop switch wire. Anyone seen one like this before? David 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #7 Posted April 5, 2019 Oh dear, looks like O&R engines are now being targeted by steampunk sellers. Who knows what this Type 98 once originally came off; https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ohlsson-Rice-Type-98-Model-Airplane-Engine-Custom-Stand-Steampunk-/192878744718 If you look closely you will notice the cylinder is missing the top fin and if that isn't a glow plug then I don't know how it will run, not that it would run for long with the massive gas tank provided. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #8 Posted April 5, 2019 On 5/28/2018 at 3:27 PM, factory said: The adaptor housing looks like was attached to something flat, also note the long stop switch wire. Anyone seen one like this before? Could this be from a sno tiger? Not sure if you were there yet or remember but there was a post on the old forum when a guy had a whole bunch of stuff but he would never reply so I don't think anyone was able to buy it. Anyway, he had some type of vacuum/blower thingys. Maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNew 404 #9 Posted April 6, 2019 The mounting flange on that red engine pictured above looks similar to one of the Keene pumps I’ve seen. Does anyone here have one of these cool Little Prospector units? http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/gold-prospecting/515078-what-weird-little-contraption.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #10 Posted April 6, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 11:21 PM, Wallfish said: Could this be from a sno tiger? Not sure if you were there yet or remember but there was a post on the old forum when a guy had a whole bunch of stuff but he would never reply so I don't think anyone was able to buy it. Anyway, he had some type of vacuum/blower thingys. Maybe? Strange the parts diagram for the Sno* Tiger doesn't give the engine type, but the pictured engine looks to have a gearbox which would rule it out. Was it this guy that had the bunch of O&R stuff? I've checked and I joined about a year after the sale post. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #11 Posted April 6, 2019 21 hours ago, CNew said: The mounting flange on that red engine pictured above looks similar to one of the Keene pumps I’ve seen. Does anyone here have one of these cool Little Prospector units? http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/gold-prospecting/515078-what-weird-little-contraption.html It's not from a Keene pump, I have one and it uses the standard "short radial engine mount" which the complete pump is attached to. I have started a new thread for the Little Prospector unit you found. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNew 404 #12 Posted January 20, 2020 On 2/3/2018 at 5:14 PM, factory said: This arrived a couple of weeks ago, a fairly early 1960's type 98 engine, the paint colour is original as far as I can tell, I haven't seen another in this unusual colour. If anyone knows what tool it may have been used for please let me know. The tank bracket & strap needed a bit of adjustment and some screws, now reassembled. David Not 100% certain but this engine may have gone to a Rota Shear lawn edger. I came across this website and it looks to be a similar color. I contacted the owner and asked if he would post some additional photos. Look at the additional link on this page next to the little pics where he added some really nice high resolution photos. https://flymall.org/magento/index.php/car-shows/rota-shear.html 1 factory reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUST O&R 237 #13 Posted January 20, 2020 I seen this post and thought David was back. I see now its an old post but that is a very strange unit you found!! WERE DO YOU FIND THE TIME TO FINE ALL THIS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNew 404 #14 Posted January 21, 2020 I should probably spend less time looking for/at O&R stuff and actually rebuilding them... it’s addicting! I enjoy trying to hunt down stuff. I don’t have the skills of David but it’s satisfying to stumble on to the odd ones once in awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #15 Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 1:02 PM, CNew said: Not 100% certain but this engine may have gone to a Rota Shear lawn edger. I came across this website and it looks to be a similar color. I contacted the owner and asked if he would post some additional photos. Look at the additional link on this page next to the little pics where he added some really nice high resolution photos. https://flymall.org/magento/index.php/car-shows/rota-shear.html Excellent detective work Clint, looking at the lawn edger in the link and comparing it with the two Type 98 engines, it looks to be a match for both the color and the mounting flange used on the red engine. On 1/20/2020 at 6:49 PM, JUST O&R said: I seen this post and thought David was back. I see now its an old post I'm slowly trying to get back to normal, been away from here for far too long and have quite a bit of catching up to do. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUST O&R 237 #16 Posted January 27, 2020 glad to see you back . ( ya you have a lot of catching up) 1 factory reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
