Single-Cylinder, Air-Cooled, Four-Cycle OHV Engine

Single-Cylinder, Air-Cooled, Four-Cycle OHV Engine

Craftsman: Unknown

Knapp Collection #: 174

Catalog #: 2008.16.27

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The most striking features of this engine are the complexity of the carburetor, and the use of only one threaded stud to mount both the intake and exhaust manifold.

Sir William Horizontal Twin Pumping Engine

Sir William Horizontal Twin Pumping Engine

Craftsman: Ramon Hoagland

Knapp Collection #: 665

Catalog #: 2021.9.3

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Sir William horizontal twin pumping engine was made by Ramon Hoagland of Colorado.

SJ-10 Turbojet Engine

SJ-10 Turbojet Engine

Craftsman: Mike Early 

Knapp Collection #: 588

Catalog #: 2019.11.1

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This SJ-10 Turbojet engine was made from a turbocharger with a combustion system added and it runs on propane. Mike provided plans to jet engine enthusiasts worldwide.

Skylark 2-Cycle Marine Engine

Skylark 2-Cycle Marine Engine

Craftsman: Gerald Smith

Knapp Collection #: 301

Catalog #: 2011.35.8

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The Skylark 2-cycle marine engine was designed and built by Gerald Smith, of the UK. Mr. Smith manufactured over 300 engines from 1922 to the mid-1980s.

Snow Gas Pumping Engine

Snow Gas Pumping Engine

Craftsman: Ramon Hoagland

Knapp Collection #: 691

Catalog #: 2022.8.2

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Snow gas pumping engine was built by Ramon Hoagland. The original engine was designed by Doug Kelley.

Snow Horizontal Engine (In Progress)

Snow Horizontal Engine (In Progress)

Craftsman: Pamela Weiss

Contributor: Pamela Weiss

This unfinished Snow horizontal engine is being built by Pamela Weiss from plans in The Home Shop Machinist.

Sorrel 2-Cylinder Inline Model Boat Engine

Sorrel 2-Cylinder Inline Model Boat Engine

Craftsman: Col. James Sorrel

Knapp Collection #: 275

Catalog #: 2011.27.40

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

Col. James Sorrel utilized commercial piston and cylinder assemblies to produce his custom-built 2-cylinder racing engines.

Steve Huck V8 Engine

Steve Huck V8 Engine

Craftsman: Jeff Lott

Catalog #: 2017.11.1

Contributor: Jeff Lott

This engine was scratch built from billet material taking 2 years to complete. The block and heads are made from 6061T6 aluminum.

Stinger 609 Supercharged V8 Engine

Stinger 609 Supercharged V8 Engine

Craftsman: Gary Conley

Knapp Collection #: 290

Catalog #: 2011.32.10

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This “Stinger 609″ supercharged V8 engine is about 10″-tall. The bore is 1.00″ with a .970” stroke. The engine even has a user replaceable oil filter.

Stover Type “K” Stationary Engine

Stover Type “K” Stationary Engine

Craftsman: George Luhrs

Knapp Collection #: 109

Catalog #: 2008.10.30

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This miniature Stover was machined from bar stock and utilizes no castings. The engine is 5″-long, 3″-wide, and 4″-high.

Super Cyclone 60

Super Cyclone 60

Craftsman: Larry Jenno

Knapp Collection #: 222

Catalog #: 2009.9.32

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This Super Cyclone 60 model airplane engine is in the original box. It was reproduced by Larry Jenno of Nevada.

Supercharged Thunderbird Miniature Engine

Supercharged Thunderbird Miniature Engine

Craftsman: Scott Motors, Inc.

Knapp Collection #: 121

Catalog #: 2008.16.18

Contributor: Paul Knapp

In 1946, the Thunderbird was advertised as the only miniature engine with a genuine supercharger. The engine is 6”-long, 3”-wide, and 6”-high.

Supercharged V8 Racing Engine

Supercharged V8 Racing Engine

Craftsman: James Weber

Knapp Collection #: 168

Catalog #: 2008.16.25

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Closely resembling the Chrysler 300 Hemi, this 1/3 scale model has a 1-inch bore and .900-inch stroke for a total displacement of 5.65 cubic inches.

TechnoPower 5-Cylinder Radial Prototype Engine

TechnoPower 5-Cylinder Radial Prototype Engine

Craftsman: Wally Warner 

Knapp Collection #: 184 

Catalog #: 2009.9.26

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This prototype marked the beginning of a new line of 1/4 scale engines to power large model aircraft. The engine is about 13″ in diameter with a bore of 1.100″ and a stroke of 1.00″.

Technopower 7-Cylinder Radial Airplane Engine

Technopower 7-Cylinder Radial Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Technopower Engines

Knapp Collection #: 170

Catalog #: 2011.27.13

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This Technopower 7-cylinder radial engine (SN B7-151) is 7″-long, 8″-wide, 7″-high, and weighs 2 lbs. 8 oz.

Technopower II 7-Cylinder Radial Engine

Technopower II 7-Cylinder Radial Engine

Craftsman: Technopower

Catalog #: 2010.19.2

Donor: Jerry Nelson

This Technopower II 7-cylinder radial engine is a 4-cylinder OHV with glow ignition. The normal rpm range is between 1,200-8,000.

Thompson Designs Flat Four Model Airplane Engine

Thompson Designs Flat Four Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: John V. Thompson

Knapp Collection #: 147

Catalog #: 2008.10.45

Contributor: Paul Knapp

John Thompson used the cylinder assemblies from Honda weed-eater engines to produce this flat four aero engine. His custom crankcase holds the oil for lubrication and the engine runs gasoline with spark ignition.

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