RCV .60 Engine
Craftsman: RCV
Catalog #: 2012.19.7
Donor: Joe Bridi
This RCV .60 was made in England, and operates on glow ignition. The 4-stroke engine put out 0.9 HP on 10% nitro, and offered a 2:1 gear reduction.
RCV 60 Sleeve Valve Cutaway Engine
Craftsman: RCV Engines
Knapp Collection #: 271
Catalog #: 2011.27.39
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This RCV 60 sleeve valve cutaway engine was designed and built by RCV Engines. The cylinder liner rotates one time for every four strokes of the crankshaft.
Red Wing Stationary Engine
Craftsman: Harold Beckett
Knapp Collection #: 64
Catalog #: 2009.9.07
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Harold Beckett built this 1/4 scale model Red Wing stationary engine from a casting kit in the mid-1990s. It has a bore of 1.125″, a 2″ stroke and burns gasoline on spark ignition.
Reversing Upright Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
This reversing upright steam engine was designed for locations where floor space is limited.
Rider-Ericsson Hot Air Pump Engine
Craftsman: Bill Fowler
Catalog #: 2010.7.1
Donor: Les Cade
This 1/4-scale Rider-Ericsson hot air pump engine was made from castings by Myers Engine Works and then expertly machined and painted.
Riggle 4-Cylinder Inline Engine
Craftsman: Jim Riggle
Knapp Collection #: 695
Catalog #: 2022.8.6
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Riggle 4-cylinder inline engine is 9.5″-long, 7″-wide, 7.5″-inches tall, and is mounted on a running stand that houses all necessary accessories to run and monitor the engine.
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.
Ringbom Hot Air Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.61
Donor: Mark Petersen
A miniature Ringbom hot air 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.
Robert Stirling’s First Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.35
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk built this model of Robert Stirling’s first hot air engine. It has a brick façade on the metal housing.
Robert Stirling’s Fourth Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.24
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a small model of Robert Stirling’s fourth engine.
Robinson Hot Air Engine Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.42
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk’s model of a Robinson hot air engine.
Rocking Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.75
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this miniature electric rocking engine.
Rocking Valve Engine
Craftsman: Theodore Carder
Catalog #: 2021.11.5
Donor: Susi Trumbo
A miniature rocking valve engine built by Theodore Carder.
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)
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
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
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
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.
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