Which Way Engine

Which Way Engine

Craftsman: Birk Petersen

Catalog #: 2016.15.107

Donor: Mark Petersen

Birk Petersen’s “Which Way” engine is a single-cylinder, double-stroke, 4-flywheel engine.

Whittle Robin Engine

Whittle Robin Engine

Craftsman: Eric Whittle

Knapp Collection #: 450

Catalog #: 2016.8.1b

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The “Robin” engine is Eric Whittle’s custom-made award presented to Jim Schiller for his extraordinary effort, recovery, and the successful return of Mr. Whittle’s Cirrus engine.

Wilesco D6 Steam Plant

Wilesco D6 Steam Plant

Craftsman: Wilesco

Catalog #: 2011.18.8

Donor: Joe Kunkler

A small burner underneath the boiler heats the water to make steam, which powers the single-cylinder horizontal steam engine.

Wright Whirlwind J5 Model Airplane Engine

Wright Whirlwind J5 Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Charles “Chuck” Harty

Knapp Collection #: 522

Catalog #: 2017.27.13

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This Wright Whirlwind J5 model airplane engine was designed by Carl-Eric Olsryd and built by Charles Harty. Castings, gears, and bearings were provided by Mr. Olsryd of Sweden.

YS .61 4-Cycle Engine

YS .61 4-Cycle Engine

Craftsman: YS

Catalog #: 2012.19.11

Donor: Joe Bridi

This YS .61 4-cycle engine was probably made for a model boat with a long drive shaft. It was made in Japan.

YS FZ53 Model Airplane Engine

YS FZ53 Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: YS

Catalog #: 2014.19.1

Donor: Joe Bridi

This YS FZ53 Power Wing model airplane engine was manufactured in Japan.

Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-Cycle V8 Engine

Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-Cycle V8 Engine

Craftsman: Profi M.E.

Knapp Collection #: 67

Catalog #: 2008.10.21

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 1/6 scale Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-cycle V8 engine was built by Profi M.E., 2001. This engine includes the addition of 4 cylinders and a geared flywheel instead of a propeller hub.

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