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Are the Economy 1 1/2 horse model F engines hard to find? looking for prices that some of may have...

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Are the Economy 1 1/2 horse model F engines hard to find? looking for prices that some of may have paid to get one. Thanks Dan
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Dan,,,There probably harder to find than an E Economy,,I've seen several of them myself,,,also they have the later style Webster if thats what you want?,,,just guessing I would say from 500 to 900 for a nice one,,or there abouts?,,,,,,,,,,,,,Jim Martin
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The Model F was produced from late 1921 into 1923 and some 20,000 were produced compared to 225,000 Model E's per The History of Hercules per Glenn Karch
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The Model F was produced from late 1921 into 1923 and some 20,000 were produced compared to 225,000 Model E's per The History of Hercules per Glenn Karch
Hi Benny, GLAD to see that you got "The Book!" Is it as worthwhile as I said it would be?--Dave
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Dave, It is a real interesting book for anyone that has a Hercules,Economy,Jaeger,Arco,Thermoil engine.It is about the Hercules Company from start to finish plus he interviews people in there 90's that worked for Hercules and you can buy it on Harry's book store.A MUST. Thanks for putting me on to it. Benny
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