New to me IHC 3 hp

Benny Mckheean · #1 12-15-2005, 12:02 PM

Just picked up this IHC 3 hp thermoil syphoned engine but I am thinking about putting a pump on it and using it as a screen cooled,what do you fellows think?

Paul Spence · #2 12-16-2005, 03:57 AM

Benny: Thermosyphon is OK, but I like moving parts. Like a piston pump and water flowing over a screen on the tank. It looks better for show. Is it correct, NO

, but that's my opinion

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Benny Mckheean · #3 12-16-2005, 05:47 AM

Thanks Paul.Did the Thermosyphon engines preceed the screen cooled ones?

Benny Mckheean · #4 12-22-2005, 09:42 AM

Paul,Where is the gas tank on this engine?Most IHC's I have seen are in the base but this engine has no holes coming out of the base.

Rob Charles · #5 12-31-2005, 07:03 PM

Hi Benny,If there are no holes(would have 3) in the base then the engine was set up as a Victor which had a remote feul tank for use in a building.Parts may have been changed on you engine could be why it has a famous side cover plate.Rob

Benny Mckheean · #6 01-01-2006, 08:53 AM

Thanks a bunch Rob the mystery is coming together now.The adjusting screw on the carb is all messed up and I just ordered a new one from Starbolt.I filled the hole in the carb about 1 1/2 from the end with JB Weld and when it dries I will tap it out to match the original.Does anyone have any suggestions if the JB does not work other than buy a new carb (350.00) wow

Thanks all

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New to me IHC 3 hp

Just picked up this IHC 3 hp thermoil syphoned engine but I am thinking about putting a pump on it...