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Large engine for sale
« on: January 31, 2021, 09:01:36 am »
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2021, 09:03:07 am »
Looks like a cheap price for a Sipp, wish it was closer as he doesn’t ship
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2021, 11:40:37 am »
very good price - and it could be restored without a lot of work -
only new paint - and oil ;D
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2021, 12:30:57 pm »
It looks to be a nice 1/2 hp Sipp, but missing the distinctive cylinder lagging cover. I wonder where he's located, as it would be worth a fair drive to pick that up!
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2021, 01:14:39 pm »
Torrance, California
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2021, 01:51:22 pm »
Hmmm ... That's only about a 600 mile round trip, perhaps I should sign onto that board and chat the fellow up a bit?!?!
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2021, 01:55:33 pm »
You’re just close enough for it to be very tempting!  ;D   And you know I won’t help talk you out of going for it 😂
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2021, 08:20:14 pm »
That's is a very fair price , if within driving range , it would be mine by now. 😉👍
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2021, 03:50:10 pm »
Great price for a Sipp that size, and that nice, wish I could get it! I just hope he doesn't run it to pieces on that shaky table, can't be good for the engine!
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« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2021, 04:28:12 pm »
Well, I am working on it, but it does have a number of obvious problems, and likely some less obvious ones. The price seems very reasonable up front, but to a great extent it is definitely a "pig in a poke" sort of an affair. It will also take a very long day, driving and over 10% price increase in gas, to gather it in ...... not to mention having to go deep into the heart of "the Beast" in order to rescue this engine.
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2021, 04:42:24 pm »
Good luck Daniel I hope you are successful, it looks an incredibly fun engine to run.
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2021, 08:32:40 pm »
Good Luck Daniel.

Feels like one of Nick’s Steam Road Trips. 🤠
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« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2021, 09:58:10 pm »
You have us cheering for you Daniel , keep us posted on the events please.
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2021, 10:27:50 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on February 01, 2021, 04:28:12 pm
Well,...... not to mention having to go deep into the heart of "the Beast" in order to rescue this engine.

The heart of "The Beast" ? Where is it, Los Angeles? Hope it isn't a scam to get someone to
show up with a pocket full of cash. Maybe you should take a pocket full of lead with you.
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Re: Large engine for sale
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2021, 04:36:16 am »
Sure is a nice one...

Looking forward to see your review Daniel  ;)
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