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Mystery Marine engine??

 
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mogogear


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:25 am    Post subject: Mystery Marine engine?? Reply with quote
Anybody recognize this one?: It is about 4"tall



It even has a crankcase plug??



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So does this one ring a bell with anyone?
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Nick


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Never seen one.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The age old problem - Did I just find a "great" steal or .... just another average ho hum find...

Thanks-- we will see if anyone says "Jump On it Mo..."

or not so much....
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Never seen one before, interesting though.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Never seen it before but it looks well built.
I could be a home built engine but if it runs well and its not too expensive could still be a great find
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Cedge


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm saying hand built as well and of a style I've never seen before. I'd class it as a really nice find here.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's great, and aye, home built!
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