Hit/Miss IHC

dalet1945 · Mar 9, 2010

Trying to find out information about the following hit/miss IHC sinlge cylinder engine. Motor was found on a ranch & was used to pump water for cattle a remote locations.

Specification on the engine tag is as follows:
IHC
Type LA
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 HP
300-500 RPM
Serial #A37903

We are looking for possible vendors for parts and the year model of the motor. Head has a large exposed surface crack.

Thanks for any information that can be shared.

Bob · Mar 10, 2010

Hit and Miss Enterprises has manuals and many parts.

http://hitnmiss.com/

The link below has a serial # list, but I'm NOT sure how to interpret it. Hit and Miss can probably help you with the I.D., as well.
Serial numbers

Eric in IL · Mar 10, 2010

That particular engine is not a hit and miss. It is throttle governed.

dalet1945 · Mar 10, 2010

Thanks for the response. Do you have any additional thoughts regarding this engine?

dalet1945 · Mar 10, 2010

Thanks for the information. This helps answer some of the questions.

Eric in IL · Mar 10, 2010

With a little digging on the "net", it looks like your engine may be a 1938 vintage.

The head crack is weldable, probably cracked to the outside and would leak water not compression.

It is a pretty common engine (several made). Many parts available through the advertizers in the Gas Engine Magazine, also many internet sources.

There is a check valve in the gas tank, it is likely gummed up. It must function before you will get the engine to run.

Another forum to check out would be Smokstak.com.
Serial Number List

dalet1945 · Mar 10, 2010

Thanks for the information.

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