This is a Case stationary engine that we've been working on over the winter. It needed to be rebuilt becuase we spun the #2 main bearing years ago running our sawmill. So with some engine work, minor carb tune-up and new paint, it's a nice reward to hear it run.
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I don't get it? Why can't something be 'stationary' and clean at the same time?
That's my biggest problem with Case stationary engines. Therefore, I'm wondering how this appeared on your blog, ie can you defend this crudity?
John,
I think that you might be getting stuck on a certain (false) notion of what stationary engines are.
The very term 'stationary' is a misnomer, and the name itself has always been the subject of much dispute in the industry.
Nevertheless, most everyone (in the U.S.) settles on the not-very-accurate term 'stationary' even if they don't like it.
Here is Scott 'Terry' McCloud's definition of stationary:
"Sumpin' dat moves pretty fast but donnut move a-tall"
That should be an adequate defense.
No more controversy for me, particularly one that revolves around a (gasp!) stationary engine!
How about another post?
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