For one point: identify the this engine's maker, and the year.
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I think it's a T head engine, it looks American, is it a Locomobile?
It is not a Locomobile unit
I don't think I'm too far out. Marmon?
No sir.
Is the flywheel with built in fan blades relevant to the engine? or just the way it was designed.
Not sure if those are blades, or just spokes. The manufacturers information doesn't specify.
Wisconsin T-head 4-banger?
Not one of those...
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It has what looks like a small compressor on the inlet side, but nothing I immediately recognise as a carburettor. Is it an early diesel engine?
Not a diesel
That's my theory shot to pieces. :-[
Earlier answers seem to have assumed that it's American. Is it?
It is not American
Ah. My first thought was that it was German. Is that right?
No
Italian?
No
French?
Oui!
Did the company build trucks? either at the time, or later on?
Yes
I think I know what it is, but I'll let Craig have another go first ;D
QuoteI think I know what it is, but I'll let Craig have another go first
Allan L, please go for it. I really have no idea.
Your last question seemed to show you had the same idea that I had which is that it could well be a 1906 40 h.p. Berliet engine. Here's a photo of an example:
Not that one.
Latil?
No
De Dietrich?
1909 for the year, Hotchkiss?
Not a Hotchkiss; 1909 is correct
I've found that Delahayes had T-head engines with cylinders cast in pairs, and they also made trucks. I just can't find an engine photo to compare with.
Quote from: Craig Gillingham on July 30, 2012, 04:42:54 AM
I've found that Delahayes had T-head engines with cylinders cast in pairs, and they also made trucks. I just can't find an engine photo to compare with.
Not one of those
Brasier?
No sir
Chenard et Walcker?
Not that one
Unic?
De Dion Bouton?
Peugeot?
Do you know how many hp it is?
No, I don't. At he time this one was on offer, this maker was selling cars with engines of this general type in more than one displacement and output.
QuoteNo, I don't. At he time this one was on offer, this maker was selling cars with engines of this general type in more than one displacement and output.
OK, to me that says that it was one of the more prominent manufacturers. How about TH Schneider?
I must say this puzzle is quite challenging, not a bad thing, just more obscure than I thought.
Not a TH Schneider.
The puzzle engine is from a well-known make.
Most of the known makes have been covered, Lorraine Dietrich? Period L-D engines have a similar manifold, and the water pump is on the same side, as well as having separately cast blocks.
Now we're getting somewhere!
QuoteNow we're getting somewhere!
I'm out of ideas! Panhard et Levassor is another make that fits the profile, but I thought they were making single blocks during 1909?
I must say, I've quite enjoyed this puzzle, so far -I'd look forward to other engine puzzles you may think of posting.
Quote from: Craig Gillingham on August 03, 2012, 06:01:31 AM
QuoteNow we're getting somewhere!
I'm out of ideas! Panhard et Levassor is another make that fits the profile, but I thought they were making single blocks during 1909?
Sorry - I wasn't clear. Your previous guess was correct, but incomplete - just need the year.
Locked for you!
Do you mean 1909 Lorraine Dietrich?
That's it!
A well-earned point.