Hit-n-miss engines, anyone? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**oldgold70c10** · 03-11-2012, 08:25 PM

Anyone into the old flywheel, hit-n-miss, or steam or early gas tractors on here?

I'll start: I go to the shows every year near me, and even own a 1-1/2 HP IHC M that I've been re-united with for the first time in 10 years today.

Anyone else?

Restrorob · 03-11-2012, 09:57 PM

My boss has a couple sitting in the showroom and just bought two more, Here's a couple pics I have on hand but don't remember the year/specs on them.

Logger's saw;

This one isn't a true hit-n-miss but old none the less;

He's got a couple old Gravely D-model tractors as well;

He also has a bunch of old two man gas chain saws that were built back when REAL MEN were made !

Here's a LINK he sent me last week, I kept waiting for parts to go fly'n off the first one, pretty dang scary look'n.

Will get pics of the other two tomorrow and more info.....

72GMCK-2500 · 03-11-2012, 10:02 PM

An old farmer friend i know still has his grandfathers (sharpless?) hit and miss engines. He cranks them all 2 or 3 times a year. He knows where each one was and what they powered on the farm! They are big and weigh a ton or two and are about 1 1/2 horsepower! Neato!

wilkin250r · 03-18-2012, 11:02 PM

I just acquired an old hit & miss that used to belong to my wife's grandfather who just passed away. She's very sentimental about it.

I'm waiting on a really good idea before I start the renovation. The ice cream churner isn't bad, but it feels overdone. I was hoping for a different idea. I don't truly need anything useful, so an idea similar to an ice cream churner sounds good, something more of a novelty.

Any ideas?

03-11-2012, 08:25 PM	#1
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Hit-n-miss engines, anyone? Anyone into the old flywheel, hit-n-miss, or steam or early gas tractors on here? I'll start: I go to the shows every year near me, and even own a 1-1/2 HP IHC M that I've been re-united with for the first time in 10 years today. Anyone else? __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

03-11-2012, 09:57 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Hit-n-miss engines, anyone? My boss has a couple sitting in the showroom and just bought two more, Here's a couple pics I have on hand but don't remember the year/specs on them. Logger's saw; This one isn't a true hit-n-miss but old none the less; He's got a couple old Gravely D-model tractors as well; He also has a bunch of old two man gas chain saws that were built back when REAL MEN were made ! Here's a LINK he sent me last week, I kept waiting for parts to go fly'n off the first one, pretty dang scary look'n. Will get pics of the other two tomorrow and more info..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-11-2012, 10:02 PM	#3
72GMCK-2500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 195	Re: Hit-n-miss engines, anyone? An old farmer friend i know still has his grandfathers (sharpless?) hit and miss engines. He cranks them all 2 or 3 times a year. He knows where each one was and what they powered on the farm! They are big and weigh a ton or two and are about 1 1/2 horsepower! Neato! __________________ 1947 Chev 3600, 454,th350,9"ford tubbed (Pop's ride) 1965 GMC 1000 305E V6, Powerglide. GONE 1972 GMC K-2500 350, 4 speed, 229,000 miles 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Ex cop car, 350, 700r4. 1997 Ford F-350 4x4 XLT (The Hauler) 7.3 diesel. RUST NEVER SLEEPS

03-18-2012, 11:02 PM	#4
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: Hit-n-miss engines, anyone? I just acquired an old hit & miss that used to belong to my wife's grandfather who just passed away. She's very sentimental about it. I'm waiting on a really good idea before I start the renovation. The ice cream churner isn't bad, but it feels overdone. I was hoping for a different idea. I don't truly need anything useful, so an idea similar to an ice cream churner sounds good, something more of a novelty. Any ideas?



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