pir8ped
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Hi,
I'm new to this forum - I hope I am posting this in the right place.
I have just been given a Rootes 6.5 hp engine. I can't find much info about them on the net. It turns over OK, and seems in reasonable condition. Does anyone know anything about these engines, or know where I can find some info ( I have googled of course, but haven't turned up much.
Thanks,
John
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Chrusty1
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Reged: 27/02/2008
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Can't help much I'm afraid, but my curiosity has been tweaked......could it be one of those early portable fire pump engines?
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pir8ped
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Sorry - I should have mentioned that it is an outboard!
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Chrusty1
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Really??........Hmmmmm, that would be a rare beasty I think? I can't recall ever seeing one. Could you post a pic?
I just found this, there seeems to be a connection with British Anzani / Perkins, etc??
http://www.britishanzani.co.uk/HISTORY4.htm
Edited by Chrusty1 (08/05/2008 18:51)
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pir8ped
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I can take a pic no problem, but I have looked around here, and don't see instructions for including a pic in a post. Do I have to put the image on some server and provide a link, or can I upload the image to the forum?
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Chrusty1
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Yes put your pic onto photobucket or something, then link it on here
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tillergirl
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According to the 1960 Motor Boat and Yachting Manual, the only 6.5hp British outboard was the Coventry Victor SS8, four stroke engine: 340cc, weight 115 lbs, shaft length 22.25 inches with three and six inche lengthening sections for £133 10s
Did Rootes-Lister take over Coventry Victor, I wonder?
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Chrusty1
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Don't know?? Maybe somebody will join the thread with some answers?
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pir8ped
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I hope this works:
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burgundyben
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Loc: Hamble
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Try the mobo cvhat forum, you need the attention of a user by the name of 'Byron', he'll know.
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