Delco Engine

Majorman · Jul 6, 2019

Although the Delco engine is common over in the US they are rare here in England. I came across this one in an old house in Essex where it was about to be scrapped in the 1970's. I brought her home and got her running. I have taken her to shows here in England and to one down on the German border in Holland where she always is the centre of attention when she fires up. I have a well pump (32 volt) and a grindstone to go with her.

Majorman · Jul 6, 2019

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Bob · Jul 6, 2019

It has found a good "home away from home"!

They are an interesting engine.

I wonder if the guys that built them would have ever imagined some would be still running and generating electricity after the better part of 100 years?

MJ in the UK · Jul 19, 2019

Intresting engine Majorman, is that your petrol Dexta at he side of the engine. Went
to a small Vintage show near Sleaford 2 weeks ago and a man from Donnington near
Splading was exhibiting a nicely restored petrol Dexta but I was not able to get the
serial number. MJ

Majorman · Jul 21, 2019

Yes, that is Dotty, not restored but used. If I did a super paint job on any of mine I would be scared to take them out. Anyway i like them un-painted.

Brian

Majorman · Aug 4, 2019

I was in Australia with a friend who owned a Ford Dealership there, he was also an agent for Delco engines and has many spare parts and different sizes of Delco engines. I found it fascinating that there are no oil seals anywhere and that the engine relies on a positive draw of air through the crankcase to remain oil-tight. I knew the air intake was through the sump but not the reason for it. My old girl does not use or leak a drop of oil. Perhaps we could have learnt something from those old engines.

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