spanter Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hello I've recently obtained a Continental Y91 four cylinder side valve engine in great condition which was going to be scrapped as no-one wanted it. The engine is painted olive drab but the only thing google can tell me it was used on was a 1950's tractor, does any one know if they were used to power generators or compressors in the military? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listerdiesel Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Onan used them on their larger generators. We had a WWII unit that was virtually rusted out, was able to get handbook etc from the 'States, have also got a distributor here somewhere that we picked up in Perth, Oz a few years back before we realised how bad it was internally. http://www.stationary-engine.co.uk/Onan/OnanSalesA4286.htm Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) Hi I have two 12.5 KVA generators both fitted with the FS-162 continental red seal engines and both are very smooth running engines, both are ex military generators. Howard Edited August 9, 2009 by HWade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hwade if this engine is any use for you as a spare or doner, its yours or if anyone else wants it let me know, I can't make use of it at the minute and it's too nice to have laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Hello Spanter Thanks for the offer of the engine I would be interested, where abouts are you. Thanks Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hi there,are these engines a side valve design like most Continental engines or are they overhead valve like some of the more modern designs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hi They are a side valve design. Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hello Spanter If the continental Y91 engine is still available, please get in touch I require an engine for an onan generator I am restoring. Regards Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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