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R&B gas engine - stock code 12538

An R&B gas engine, an open crank design with hit and miss governor.

This one has come to us direct from the builder as part of a large collection of full size and miniature steam engines, stationary and internal combustion engines, and associated equipment.

Completed three years ago, it had been started as a lockdown project during the pandemic - a "quick build" for a highly capable engineer with several other engines to his credit, including 3 inch scale models of a Fowler A7 agricultural engine, Marshall S-type steam roller and McLaren road locomotive.

The engine has seen little use from new, with negligible wear and excellent compression. Fitted with a contact breaker, it will require a coil, battery and starting handle to run.

Complete with a purpose built water tank on a nicely made stand, with hoses and fittings.


length/inches 22
width/inches 14
height/inches 12 1/2
weight/kg 31
bore x stroke/inches 1 3/4 x 3
wheel material 11 3/4 inch flyweel