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Title: AMA museum needs. Thanks got it covered
Post by: Allen Goff on February 05, 2022, 05:52:49 AM: Looking for O&R .26 . I have built a Roberts Fireball for Michael Smith to use in a display for AMA’s museum. If you have one to donate send it to Michael at AMA or contact me. fcm95@comcast.net
Blessings
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Dave_Trible on February 05, 2022, 06:28:12 AM: Allen I've searched the net for any mention of an O&R .26 with no success. Do you think it might be the .23 you are after? Also prewar side port or post war front rotary valve?

Dave
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Will Hinton on February 05, 2022, 06:43:35 AM: i flew the 23 waaaaaaaay back when, my mentor was a big O&R guy, and never mentioned a 26.
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: afml on February 05, 2022, 07:11:06 AM: I have an O&R 29.
On my keypad the 6 on the number key pad is ABOVE the 3 and BELOW the 9.
Perhaps it was before his morning coffee???
Have a Blessed Day & STAY SAFE!
"Tight Lines!" H^^
Wes
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Peter in Fairfax, VA on February 05, 2022, 07:49:50 AM: So, is it a .23, .26 or .29 that is being requested? I've got a .23 from an estate that will go live on eBay this evening. Pic attached.

Just checked my "American Model Engine Encyclopedia" (Tim Dannels) and do not see a .26. They have: 60, 33, 29, 23, 19, 049.
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Dan McEntee on February 05, 2022, 09:48:36 AM: I think if you look at the original instructions they recommend the O&R .23. I think that is what Walker used even on his models he used for his "Fly 3 at the Same Time Act."
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Allen Goff on February 05, 2022, 10:28:35 AM: Gentlemen I am by no means an old time engine guy, but since this project is static only it will make no difference if it’s a 23 - 26 or 29., heck it doesn’t even have to run..Plans call for a “class B or larger.

Most of you are old time engine guys, emphasis on old guys n~
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Dennis Saydak on February 05, 2022, 11:35:18 AM: Quote from: Allen Goff on February 05, 2022, 10:28:35 AM
Most of you are old time engine guys, emphasis on old guys n~

Allen, I ain't old. Just slightly matured ;D
You can have this .29. It's in pretty nice runable condition. I'm in Canada so send me your mailing address via P.M.
Dennis
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Dave_Trible on February 05, 2022, 05:18:28 PM: Quote from: Allen Goff on February 05, 2022, 10:28:35 AM
Gentlemen I am by no means an old time engine guy, but since this project is static only it will make no difference if it’s a 23 - 26 or 29., heck it doesn’t even have to run..Plans call for a “class B or larger.

Most of you are old time engine guys, emphasis on old guys n~
Well if the shoe fits...........it does....

Dave
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Allen Goff on February 06, 2022, 03:38:11 PM: Thanks Dennis. H^^
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Randy Ryan on February 18, 2022, 06:20:02 PM: Allen, there are other questions.

Spark or Glow?
Sideport or Front Rotary
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: Will Hinton on February 18, 2022, 06:57:14 PM: Quote from: Randy Ryan on February 18, 2022, 06:20:02 PM
Allen, there are other questions.

Spark or Glow?
Sideport or Front Rotary

Yes. LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~
Title: Re: AMA museum needs
Post by: john e. holliday on February 18, 2022, 10:21:19 PM: You guys haven't reached old yet. D>K
Title: Re: AMA museum needs. Thanks got it covered
Post by: Jim Kraft on February 19, 2022, 07:42:19 AM: All of the walker Fireballs I have seen from the day except one, had Ohlsson 23 sideports and Walkers had two speed timers operated with a relay for switching using the lines to power the relay. They also used the tank that came mounted on the intake tube.

The one I saw that was different was in Don Stills article on the Victory, where he started with a Fireball with an Ohlsson 60 sideport. There were probably many built with other engines in the day, but the Ohlsson 23 sideport was the most often shown.

I have a couple of Ohlsson 23 sideport engines, but they are both on planes and are great running engines. One on a scaled down Lanzo Bomber to 60" span, with a radio. To old to chase FF.