Stationary Engine [Little Jumbo]

Object detail

Accession number

1971.132

Maker

Nelson Brothers Company

Production period

1920s

Description

Little Jumbo stationary engine, circa 1920. Bore 3½ x 5. 1¾ horse power. Restored by John F Delres-Broughton, Tokoroa.

Marks

LITTLE JUMBO / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED IN THE U.S.[...] / MODEL / NUMBER 3321 / H.P. 1¾ 500 R.P.M. / THE JUMBO LINE / FOR BEST LUBRICATION USE / Gargoyle Mobiloil "A" SUMMER / Gargoyle Mobiloil Arctic WINTER / NELSON BROS. CO. / SAGINAW, MICH., U.S.A. Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Engine Collection

Credit Line

Nelson Brothers Company. 1920. Stationary Engine [Little Jumbo], 1971.132. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Engine Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Energy Production T&E Power Producing Equipment

Production place

Saginaw Michigan United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Industrial Heritage Technology

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Thanks for your comment and your interest.

- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 2 years ago.

Appears to be a Nelson model "CB". Webster "tri polar oscillator" magneto is missing but the engine is largely complete otherwise.

- Carl posted 2 years ago.

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