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Antique Engine Database
Olds Gasoline Engine Works
Hit-and-miss governing was featured on Olds Type A engines. The inertia governor was mounted in the flywheel – this system was much simpler than the gearless design of earlier years. The fuel mixer was of unusual design, featuring an auxiliary reservior whihc maintained a constant fuel lever. Spark plug ignition on the Type A engines eliminated the constant bother of low tension igniters. Special Olds outfits included the big centrifual pump coupled to a Type A engine. Despite their extreme weight these units were capable of untiring duty even though portability was not anything to brag about. Olds also produced an extensive line of pumping outfits, cement mixers, and sawing rigs. Fancy striping adorned every Olds engine even though the cost of these extensive appliques certainly added to the totaly price.
history
The American Machinist of March 8, 1906, noted the merger of Olds Gasoline Engine Works and American Suction Gas Producer Company to form Olds Gas Power Company. At the outset, this new Olds move expanded the line to include huge stationary engines up to 300 horsepower. The single cylinder 150 horsepower model was the largest of its class – larger engines used two cylinders. Type k engines were highly acclaimed by eminent engineers of the day. Note the Olds Type A engine on top of the cylinder to get an idea of its maddive proportions.
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