Athy 901 Report post #76 Posted February 9, 2013 Not to mention it runs on petrol! Maybe OK for a launch, then. Would it originally have been for farm use, driving a pump, sawbench or cattle-cake cutter for example? Although the engine number is 27xx, indicating that they made quite a few, i can find nothing on the internet about them. The only Wilton mentioned is a "Wilton Doxford" producing 7,750 h.p. so i can't imagine it was the same firm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billh 89 Report post #77 Posted February 9, 2013 Maybe OK for a launch, then. Would it originally have been for farm use, driving a pump, sawbench or cattle-cake cutter for example? Although the engine number is 27xx, indicating that they made quite a few, i can find nothing on the internet about them. The only Wilton mentioned is a "Wilton Doxford" producing 7,750 h.p. so i can't imagine it was the same firm. The Wilton Engine was made in a factory , literally 200 yards down the road from here, on Wilton (!) St in Audenshaw. I understand many engines were supplied to the War Department in WW1 but the firm closed in 1930's. There is no trace of the works , but the street still exists, with houses and a community centre on it. I will be passing the site in a few minutes. Also, in this area the works formerly used by Scott & Hodgson is still occupied, they built large mill engines in the 1000's of horsepower class. A bit further away, in Ashton Under Lyne, is the former National Gas & Oil Engine works, the birthplace of all those narrowboat engines. I think there is a Wilton engine at the Anson Engine Museum in Poynton. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billh 89 Report post #78 Posted February 10, 2013 The Wilton Engine was made in a factory , literally 200 yards down the road from here, on Wilton (!) St in Audenshaw. I understand many engines were supplied to the War Department in WW1 but the firm closed in 1930's. There is no trace of the works , but the street still exists, with houses and a community centre on it. I will be passing the site in a few minutes. Also, in this area the works formerly used by Scott & Hodgson is still occupied, they built large mill engines in the 1000's of horsepower class. A bit further away, in Ashton Under Lyne, is the former National Gas & Oil Engine works, the birthplace of all those narrowboat engines. I think there is a Wilton engine at the Anson Engine Museum in Poynton. Bill I was wrong, Wilton was on Richmond St, Audenshaw not Wilton St. Oddly enough " The National" was on another Richmond St in Ashton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedwheel 65 Report post #79 Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390541127694 What about this one Mike Re-listed at £650. Edit: link updated. Edited February 10, 2013 by Speedwheel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamsterfan 101 Report post #80 Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) nice motor didn't even get a bid!! make a nice tug motor :wub: Edited February 10, 2013 by hamsterfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedwheel 65 Report post #81 Posted February 10, 2013 Mike what about a Kromhout M1 semi-diesel? (20hp at 440 rpm I believe) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike the Boilerman 6452 Report post #82 Posted February 10, 2013 Mike what about a Kromhout M1 semi-diesel? (20hp at 440 rpm I believe) That sounds perfect! Is it also £650? MtB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedwheel 65 Report post #83 Posted February 10, 2013 That sounds perfect! Is it also £650? MtB You have PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike the Boilerman 6452 Report post #84 Posted February 10, 2013 Received. Many thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timleech 120 Report post #85 Posted February 11, 2013 Bolinder for sale linky Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
by'eck 81 Report post #86 Posted February 14, 2013 I see the Kelvin K3 didn't sell and is re-listed at same prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedwheel 65 Report post #87 Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) This might be good for someone. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KINGFISHER-KD14-MARINE-DIESEL-ENGINE-16HP-TWIN-CYLINDER-VERY-LOW-HOURS-SUPERB-/130879064271?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_Boat_Engines_EngineParts_SM&hash=item1e790008cf A couple more http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dorman-marine-diesel-engine-/151023221697?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_Boat_Engines_EngineParts_SM&hash=item2329af7bc1 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-marine-diesel-engine-/181113952766?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_Boat_Engines_EngineParts_SM&hash=item2a2b3b99fe Edited April 6, 2013 by Speedwheel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLWP 1550 Report post #88 Posted April 9, 2013 I fancy this myself: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130804396151?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty40s 3345 Report post #89 Posted April 9, 2013 I fancy this myself: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130804396151?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Richard You might well break your 53 minute record for Hatton with that in Tawny Owl, might not have to open any gates either!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLWP 1550 Report post #90 Posted April 9, 2013 Going up, it would open the gates Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
by'eck 81 Report post #91 Posted April 20, 2013 I fancy this myself: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130804396151?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Richard Now that's plain silly Richard - what about finding a home for these merely 60hp Gleniffer's though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris88 144 Report post #92 Posted April 20, 2013 Are they on eBay /for sale Regards kris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLWP 1550 Report post #93 Posted April 20, 2013 Are they on eBay /for sale Regards kris Marine Power Services: http://www.marinepowerservices.co.uk/engines/engines-in-stock-for-sale/77-1935-gleniffer-dc3r-x2 Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steamraiser2 35 Report post #94 Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Well spotted Richard ! The Glennifers have just been recovered from the engine room of a motor yacht being stripped for conversion to a houseboat. They were installed brand new in 1935 and are a consecutively numbered pair. They really need re-homing to someone who has a genuine long term interest in these lovely engines. Straight forward conversion from air to electric start it seems. Both turn easily and would not take a lot of work to get started at first glance. 200 rpm tickover 900rpm flat out! Lovely Edited April 20, 2013 by steamraiser2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoominPapa 731 Report post #95 Posted April 20, 2013 Now that's plain silly Richard - what about finding a home for these merely 60hp Gleniffer's though Anyone have any idea what the thing is on the flywheel end that looks like it has radial cylinders? MP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLWP 1550 Report post #96 Posted April 20, 2013 Five cylinder air motor to start the engine Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoominPapa 731 Report post #97 Posted April 20, 2013 Five cylinder air motor to start the engine Wacky. I thought air-start diesels worked by air injection into the cylinder on power stroke? Maybe that's only the really big ones? MP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyn 1 27 Report post #98 Posted April 20, 2013 Nope just a matter of choice on the part of the manufacturer, some like the Lister JP,JS & JK's were air into the cylinder as you mention, in the case of Gleniffers they used both the piston type air starter motor and on some models an air motor that is more recognisable as a starter motor. Wacky. I thought air-start diesels worked by air injection into the cylinder on power stroke? Maybe that's only the really big ones? MP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLWP 1550 Report post #99 Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Nope just a matter of choice on the part of the manufacturer, some like the Lister JP,JS & JK's were air into the cylinder as you mention, in the case of Gleniffers they used both the piston type air starter motor and on some models an air motor that is more recognisable as a starter motor. Presumably a vane type motor, much like modern compressed air tools. Guess that the motor is also the compressor to feed the air tanks? Richard Edited April 20, 2013 by RLWP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steamraiser2 35 Report post #100 Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Presumably a vane type motor, much like modern compressed air tools. Guess that the motor is also the compressor to feed the air tanks? Richard Not in this case. The bank of air start bottles were charged by a high pressure compressor driven by a four cylinder Perkins diesel. The relief valve on the bottle bank was set at 350 psi. After over forty years of idleness they still had air in them! Edited April 20, 2013 by steamraiser2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
