mccormick hit-miss auction find

FarmallRay · Apr 20, 2013

Found this sweet little engine at the consignment auction today, Always wanted one but they always went high. Picked her up for $475. What do you think? Good Deal? Runs good.

Anonymous-0 · Apr 20, 2013

Looks real Nice! Just remember they are not hit & miss engine. They are a throttle governor engine.

FarmallRay · Apr 20, 2013

The serial # is W87121 Any ideas what year this was made ?

FLOLDFORD · Apr 20, 2013

That was a good buy I sold one for$400 a few years ago and it barely ran and was missing parts. I have a nice one now I converted to run on propane no more fuel problems!!! Make sure the grease cups are working including the one on the,crank as it lubes the rod bearing. They are good running engines and pretty tough

ohiojim · Apr 20, 2013

good deal would be an understatement....good looking engine...

David R Inman · Apr 20, 2013

May be this will help. Beyond its an IHC hit-miss, I know NOTHING about them, and you don't state a model...This may not even cover yours.
I don't remember, CH Wendel's IHC book might have a serial list.
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Bob · Apr 20, 2013

Yep, throttle governed, NOT "hit and miss". Even the "pros" on American Pickers missed that. Saw a re-run today where they were shown a similar IH engine, and called it "hit and miss", as well!

Below is a link to a good writeup about them in Farm Collector Magazine.
Engines

John B. · Apr 20, 2013

That price is 30 years old...

Glad you nabbed it for that!!

Steve A W · Apr 20, 2013

I sold a 3hp model M last year that was stuck for $350.
I'd say "Ya done good"

Steve A W

JRSutton · Apr 21, 2013

saw one just like that - in more faded, but operating condition. at action went for 625.

I was prepared to go to 500, but a few guys wanted it more than me.

I'd say you didn't steal it, but you paid a price you can be proud of.

rustred · Apr 21, 2013

i dont think you have copied the # correctly.
i looks like the 3 hp which should be starting with BW ..... and the serial # for 1937 starts at bw 39327 and this is the last year made.

greygoat · Apr 21, 2013

It's got a Wico, Modek EK magneto. Parts are
still available from antique engine suppliers.

4020deereboy · Apr 21, 2013

I'd like to find any engine at that price

W_B · Apr 22, 2013

I know lots of guys collect them, but does anyone use them for anything??

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