Wanted: Information on the TC Pelton Boat and Gas Engine Works of Lyons, Iowa, circa 1890-1918. The following letter was printed in the June/July 2021 issue and contained a typo in the phone number. – Editor 56/6: Correction: Historical Society seeks information Sounds like a fascinating and educational place to explore. It is said to be the largest such museum in the entire United States. Those interested in oil field equipment (not just the engines) might consider a visit to the Oil Field Museum in Oblong, Illinois. Can anyone help “The Old Tinkerer” with his search? – Editor 56/6: Museum recommendation Ken “The Old Tinkerer” Hollenbeck 2433 Cherrywood Lane Sister Bay, WI 54234 you for writing, Ken. Please don’t wait too long as I’m 90 years old! Can anyone supply a sketch with dimensions for these items? The shield for the flame is also missing, but I think I can fabricate an acceptable substitute. Editor 56/6: Sketch and dimensions neededĪ friend recently brought me a Vacuum Rotor Flame Licker to restore. May your restoration go smoothly, sir! When you’re finished, send the story with before and after photographs for other enthusiasts to enjoy. Nick Leonard 83 give Nick a holler if you know where he can find information on Sparta serial numbers. So here I am, hoping you can shed some light on this. Looking at mine, I am wondering if it is perhaps the 836th engine produced in 1918. I wonder if there is a database or listing of serial numbers and their manufacturing date. Good day! I am currently in the middle of a ground-up restoration of a Sparta Economy 2hp engine. – Editor 56/6: Seeking info on Sparta serial numbers Please also loop me in and I’ll share the answer to this mystery in a future issue. Landis Wehrmann Grant Park, Illinois 81 anyone knows specifics of the engine in question, please contact Landis via email or snail mail. I need help identifying this small gas engine which has no markings. Landis Wehrmann 56/6: Can you identify this engine?
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