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Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« on: June 30, 2025, 08:18:23 pm »
I agreed  to acquire this fine engine a few months ago and it was delivered to me at the Coolspring Show last week. 

It had never been run so it was a bit of a project getting it set up and adjusted. 
I have a little more to do to get it dialed in just right.

Here it is after a lot of fiddling, adjusting, massaging parts, etc.

Enjoy,

Gil

 
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2025, 08:28:15 pm »
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2025, 08:32:24 pm »
That is really just spectacular to view, and runs a treat too!

My only question is ... how does it run pulling a load?
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2025, 09:03:54 pm »
Beautiful addition to the collection Gil.
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2025, 08:03:19 am »
I am unable to open the link.
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2025, 05:46:18 pm »
Quote from: Fullraceflathead on July 01, 2025, 08:03:19 am
I am unable to open the link.
Try again. It works fine.

If that fails search up my YouTube channel @reddrryder or by searching for reddrryder video. Then follow a link to my channel.
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2025, 08:01:46 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on June 30, 2025, 08:32:24 pm
That is really just spectacular to view, and runs a treat too!

My only question is ... how does it run pulling a load?
Thank you. It should run great pulling a load. You just speed it up and when a load is applied the pendulum governor will make it fire more often.
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2025, 08:02:28 pm »
Quote from: Jim on June 30, 2025, 09:03:54 pm
Beautiful addition to the collection Gil.
Thanks, Jim!
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2025, 05:27:15 pm »
Beautiful engine and runner Gil 8)
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2025, 07:09:18 pm »
Very nice! Hope to see it in person someday.
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Re: Olds Gearless 1/2 Scale Model Hit & Miss Gas Engine
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2025, 02:51:41 pm »
Scott, you might just get a chance to see it. 

I will try to get it to R&T in August.
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