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Engine basics => Engine set up tips => Topic started by: Bob Zambelli on April 30, 2007, 08:32:07 AM
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Going through some "stuff" this past weekend, I came across this.
Neat looking or what?
I think it's a Taifun Raisant or something like that.
Anyone know anything about it?
Also, check out my similar post in the OTS section.
Bob Z.
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Hey Bob where do you find these things?
Wish I could get some more interesting engines in my collection! **)
Cheers, Rob.
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Hey, Bob - -
Check your AHC ads circa '55 - '57. The Taifun was a regular listing back then, I think usually for around $9, back when $9 was 3-weeks allowance!!!
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I'm a bit of a Taifun nut, so I'll throw my 2 cents in. Bob's engine picture is of a Taifun 'Blizzard'. I posted a pic where the label is visible. I also posted a pic of the Rassant 2 (the one with the 'tea-pot spout' venturi). The colors on this Rassant are quite dramatic, so it is either NIB or refinished. The Taifun colors tended to fade.
At present, I have a Hobby (1cc), 2 Hurrikans (1.5cc) and a Rassant 2 (2.5cc). The Hurrikan and the Blizzard are reed-valve induction.
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Fred - you are correct on that call.
Last weekend, I sorted through around 300 engines, approximately 50 of which were C.I. (Diesels).
Things became a bit foggy after the first 200 or so! n~ n~ n~
I do remember finding a number of Taifuns, one of which was the Raisant. I also found a new Hobby.
There were also some inline and opposed C.I twins, some of which I could not identify. Many water cooled.
If anyone is interested, I will post more pictures. If not, I won't bore anyone with this worthless old stuff (!!!???!!!). ;) ;) ;)
Bob Z.
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Definitely not worthless! I'm always interested in this kind of stuff and I'm sure a lot of others are also.
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Fred - you are correct on that call.
Last weekend, I sorted through around 300 engines, approximately 50 of which were C.I. (Diesels).
Things became a bit foggy after the first 200 or so! n~ n~ n~
I do remember finding a number of Taifuns, one of which was the Raisant. I also found a new Hobby.
There were also some inline and opposed C.I twins, some of which I could not identify. Many water cooled.
If anyone is interested, I will post more pictures. If not, I won't bore anyone with this worthless old stuff (!!!???!!!). ;) ;) ;)
Bob Z.
HI BOB
Definitely post the pictures, many people love seeing rare or unusual motors, and those that don't can skip over them ;D
regards
Randy
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Bob Z
You know I can't get enough of your pictures, it gives me something to look forward to. Sometimes I have one sometimes I don"t. The "Yellow Jacket .61" was a prime example. That was a "RARE" find. Keep them comming please.
"Billy G" ;D
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Definitely love looking at the beautiful old engines. Please keep the pictures and information coming! #^
DennisV
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Can't learn anything without more pictures. Keep em coming. We love it. rog y1
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I have a Taifun Tornado in my collection. The cyl. and spinner nut are anodized what looks to be a rasberry color. I have never run it, but it looks to be in fairly good shape.
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OK, guys - as promised, here are some more shots - all C.I.
I do not have a clue as to their identity.
The first two appear to be home made.
Well, anyone know them?
Bob Z.
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BobZ.
I could be wrong but the first one looks like a "SPEED DEMON DIESEL" .296 cu. in. circa 1947 by "Eastern Model Engineering-Long Island N.Y.
"Billy G" D>K
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Hi, Bill - you may be right on that call. y1 y1
Just my guess but it appears to be larger than .296 C.I.D.
There is a three-digit serial number on the back but no other markings of any kind.
In fact, NONE of these last posted engines have any markings. ??? ???
Bob Z.