Summary
Foos 'Junior' 6 horsepower hopper-cooled oil engine, serial no. 31151, manufactured by the Foos Gas Engine Co., Springfield, Ohio, United States of America, circa 1904. Foos engines were distributed in Australasia by W & J Lempriere of 506 Little Collins Street Melbourne as sole agents.
Originally a stationary engine that has been mounted on a wheeled transport frame. Purchased from Mr Maurie Ohlsen, Talbot, Victoria, 1985.
Physical Description
portable oil engine, attached to a base with four metal wheels.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Foos Gas Engine Co, Springfield, Ohio, United States of America, circa 1904
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Distributor
W.& J. Lempriere, 506 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1904
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Classification
Mechanical engineering, Internal combustion power, Oil engines
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Overall Dimensions
2600 mm (Length), 1500 mm (Width), 3500 mm (Height)
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