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Offline Bob Zambelli

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This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« on: April 30, 2007, 08:32:07 AM »
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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2007, 01:05:16 AM »
  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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2007, 06:50:22 AM »
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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2007, 08:24:50 AM »
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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2007, 09:43:13 AM »
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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2007, 11:13:14 AM »
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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2007, 11:24:54 AM »
Quote from: Bob Zambelli on May 03, 2007, 09:43:13 AM
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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2007, 11:32:47 AM »
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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2007, 12:14:35 PM »
Definitely love looking at the beautiful old engines. Please keep the pictures and information coming!  #^
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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2007, 04:04:18 PM »
Can't learn anything without more pictures. Keep em coming. We  love it.   rog   y1
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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2007, 09:52:53 PM »
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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Offline Bob Zambelli

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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2007, 05:21:17 AM »
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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2007, 05:48:29 AM »
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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Re: This is one of the sharpest looking engines I've ever seen
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2007, 06:32:39 AM »
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.
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