Unknown Engine Need Help To Identify

[bocephus_k6]

Enclosed are some pictures of what I believe is another marine engine I have that we can find no identifying marks on, any help would be appreciated.

Brian

[bocephus_k6]

I am wondering on this engine if the casting numbers will help identify it, all parts are marked with a number after the letter " K " . Doesnt Stover use this as casting numbers as well.??

Regards,

Brian

[Ernie D]

There were several of these. Some were "mirror images" exactly the same but everything was opposite.
US Motors Falcon
Gray Model "O"
Universal OK
Maybe more...
There were also mag and timer options. Some had a timer to use a model "T" coil, some a Wico like yours and some with a rotary mag if I remember correctly
Hope this helps
Ernie

[David Babcock]

Iam Only Guessing , But K May Stand For Kermath. It Does Resemble Some Ive Seen. And It Is Somewhat Common. Db.

[bocephus_k6]

Hey thanx for the info Ernie and David, did some searching on the Kermath brand and didnt have much luck on it, I will keep looking..somewhere there is info on it, I seen one close to it on Ebay the other day , but some of the block castings where different, and again the seller did not know what it was...

Regards,

Brian

[bocephus_k6]

Well done some digging on the Kermath kine of engines and they made a bunch, but cant seem to find anything close to thsi one, will have to keep searching..

[Robt.]

US Motors Falcon. Had remains of two of them.

[bocephus_k6]

Thanx alot Robt, now maybe I can get some research on this engine and get it running again

Regards,

Brian

[bocephus_k6]

I don't suppose anyone would know where one could obtain literature or perhaps a manual for these falcon marine engines.?

Thanx

Brian

[bocephus_k6]

It would appear these Falcons are a rare brute as I have not been able to locate much info on them, If anyone has a manual or such they would be willing to copy or sell , I would love to hear from them.

Regards,

Brian

[Jeff Miley]

I just got done restoring an engine that looks exactly like that. It was manufactured by U.S. Marine and was marketed under the name Falcon I believe. I only found a small amount of literature on the engines. It seems if I remember correctly the single cylinder made 5 H.P. while the twin made 10 (go figure). If you are interested in the small amount of info I have found I would be glad to share it. Just e-mail.
Another interesting fact is these engines used Ford Model "T" connecting rods, pistons, rings, valves and springs. I guess they were readily available and were cheep. I do not think they were known for being fantastic engines. The did not have the reputation of Palmer or Lathrop.
One other helpful hint learned the hard way. I had a sleeve installed in my engine due to a bad spot on the cylinder wall. The bottom piston ring comes to the VERY BOTTOM of the cylinder. The first sleeve was installed just a little short and when the engine turned over the bottom ring popped out and the engine stuck. Had to remove everything and re-sleave. What is that they say about experience being the best teacher.
Anyhting I can do let me know.
Jeff
hitandmiss@verizon.net

[JKWidener]

One sold on ebay for $1300.00 http://ebay.com/Antique-Marine-Engine

And here is an old original ad for a 1937 Falcon marine engine.. http://ebay.com/Falcon-Marine-Engine


Also do a search on this... "United States Motors Corp" because here is a link with a picture to an engine with that name and it looks simular to yours....

http://www.oldmarineengine.com/discu...es/1/1007.html <---This one has a generator mounted to it...

Hope this helps...

[JKWidener]

You also need to read down further on the last link i posted because it states that they were sold under different names and tells what they are. Again I hope this helps... jkwidener

[bocephus_k6]

Wow thanx a million, I have been looking all over the web for this engines info, its appreciated muchly....

Thanx again

Brian

[JKWidener]

No problem...Just glad i was able to help....