Riggle NOVI DOHC 1/4 Scale Sprint Car

Riggle NOVI DOHC 1/4 Scale Sprint Car

Craftsman: Jim Riggle

Knapp Collection #: 300

Catalog #: 2011.32.14

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This 1/4 scale Novi V8 sprint car was designed and built by Jim Riggle, of North Dakota, in the mid-1980s. The model car is 37″-long, 16″-wide, and 12″-high. Jim used this sprint car as the test platform for his new model of the NOVI V8 engine.

Robarts R780 7-Cylinder Radial Engine

Robarts R780 7-Cylinder Radial Engine

Craftsman: Bob Walker

Knapp Collection #: 13

Catalog #: 2011.27.3

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This Robarts R780 7-cylinder radial engine has a bore of 1.125 inches and stroke of 1.125 inches for a total displacement of 7.8 cubic inches.

Rodless Rotary Engine

Rodless Rotary Engine

Craftsman: Peter Grunstra

Catalog #: 2013.42.1

Donor: Peter Grunstra

This 2-cycle rodless rotary engine, suitable for aircraft or autos, is a prototype built by Peter Grunstra.

Root & Vandervoort 2 HP Hit N’ Miss Engine (Full-Size)

Root & Vandervoort 2 HP Hit N’ Miss Engine (Full-Size)

Craftsman: Root & Vandervoort; Restored by Bill Fowler 

Catalog #: 2011.4.1 

Donor: Les Cade

This full-size Root & Vandervoort 2 HP hit n’ miss engine was restored by Bill Fowler, and donated to the museum by Les Cade. The engine can run at 450 rpm, and the serial number is BL1337.

Root & Vandervoort Vertical Gas Engine

Root & Vandervoort Vertical Gas Engine

Craftsman: Russell Anderson 

Catalog #: 2019.21.4

Contributor: Steve Anderson

Several engines built by Russell Anderson, including this Root & Vandervoort vertical gas engine, are on display in the Craftsmanship Museum.

Ross 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Target Drone Engine

Ross 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Target Drone Engine

Craftsman: Lou Ross

Knapp Collection #: 196

Catalog #: 2008.16.39

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Lou Ross designed and developed this large 3.5 cubic inch opposed twin for possible use as a target drone engine for military applications.

Ross 4-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Target Drone Engine

Ross 4-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Target Drone Engine

Craftsman: Lou Ross

Knapp Collection #: 197

Catalog #: 2008.16.40

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This is a 7.0 cubic inch opposed four-cylinder, two-cycle engine designed to power a target drone. It burns methanol on glow ignition.

Royer Model Airplane Engine

Royer Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Royer Motors

Knapp Collection #: 318

Catalog #: 2012.33.3

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Royer model airplane engine is 7”-long and 7”-high. The engine has a .785 cu. in. displacement and consists of a sand cast crankcase, front cover, and spoke-fin head.

Saito FA-120, 4-Cycle Cutaway Airplane Engine

Saito FA-120, 4-Cycle Cutaway Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Saito Engines

Knapp Collection #: 250

Catalog #: 2011.27.28

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

The Saito FA-120, 4-cycle cutaway model airplane engine was manufactured by Saito Engines of Japan, circa 2000.

Satra “R-5” Model Radial Airplane Engine

Satra “R-5” Model Radial Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Bruce Satra

Knapp Collection #: 202

Catalog #: 2008.16.44

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Intrigued by the Morton M5, Bruce Satra built a more robust design which he dubbed the Satra R-5. The bore is .700 and stroke is .625, making the total displacement 1.2 cubic inches.

Satra 0-440, 4-Cylinder Opposed Model Airplane Engine

Satra 0-440, 4-Cylinder Opposed Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Bruce Satra

Knapp Collection #: 203

Catalog #: 2008.16.45

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 0-440 differs from Bruce Satra’s first version in that it burns gasoline on spark ignition rather than methanol on glow ignition. The engine is 11″-long, 8″-wide, and 7″-high.

Schillings 3-Cylinder (FAN) Engine

Schillings 3-Cylinder (FAN) Engine

Craftsman: Hubert Schillings

Knapp Collection #: 88

Catalog #: 2011.35.3

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This 3-cylinder (fan-configuration) Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) engine has all cylinders above the center line but uses a master rod and 2 articulating rods like a radial engine.

Schillings 4-Cylinder Inline DOHC Engine

Schillings 4-Cylinder Inline DOHC Engine

Craftsman: Hubert Schillings

Knapp Collection #: 73

Catalog #: 2008.16.11

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This engine, which was completed in 1975, is 11”-long, 6”-wide, 6”-high, and weighs 7 lbs. 2 oz. The 4-cylinder inline dual overhead cam (DOHC) engine has cylinders in a row vertical to the crankshaft.

Schillings 4-Cylinder Inline SOHC Engine

Schillings 4-Cylinder Inline SOHC Engine

Craftsman: Hubert Schillings

Knapp Collection #: 218

Catalog #: 2011.27.19

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This 4-cylinder inline single overhead cam (SOHC) has cylinders in a row vertical to the crankshaft. The engine is 12″-long, 8″-wide, 6″-high, and weighs 5 lbs.

Schillings 6-Cylinder DOHC Engine

Schillings 6-Cylinder DOHC Engine

Craftsman: Rolf Luther

Knapp Collection #: 185

Catalog #: 2008.16.33

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 6-cylinder inline Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) design has cylinders laid out in a straight line with two camshafts that operate the valves.

Schillings 6-Cylinder Opposed DOHC Engine

Schillings 6-Cylinder Opposed DOHC Engine

Craftsman: Hubert Schillings

Knapp Collection #: 119

Catalog #: 2009.9.20

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

Hubert Schillings designed several miniature engines. Made in 1975, this opposed DOHC engine is 9”-long, 9”-wide, and 7”-high.

Schillings V-Twin DOHC Engine

Schillings V-Twin DOHC Engine

Craftsman: Hubert Schillings

Knapp Collection #: 89

Catalog #: 2011.35.4

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 2-cylinder “V” Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) has cylinders 90 degrees apart and in line with the crankshaft, similar to a V6 or V8 configuration.

Schillings V8 DOHC Engine

Schillings V8 DOHC Engine

Craftsman: Hubert Schillings

Knapp Collection #: 239

Catalog #: 2011.27.22

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This V8 Dual Overhead Cam engine has two rows of cylinders 90 degrees apart. Each row has two camshafts to operate the valves.

Schindele Cube 4-Cycle Engine 

Schindele Cube 4-Cycle Engine 

Craftsman: Ron Schindele

Knapp Collection #: 568

Catalog #: 2019.9.8 

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This engine is appropriately named the Cube because it is a 1 x 1 bore and stroke and, simply, a square design.

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