Stationary Engine [Little Jumbo]
Maker and role
Nelson Brothers Company, Manufacturer
Production date
1920
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Object detail
Accession number
1971.132
Maker
Production period
Description
Little Jumbo stationary engine, circa 1920. Bore 3½ x 5. 1¾ horse power. Restored by John F Delres-Broughton, Tokoroa.
Marks
LITTLE JUMBO / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED IN THE U.S.[...] / MODEL / NUMBER 3321 / H.P. 1¾ 500 R.P.M. / THE JUMBO LINE / FOR BEST LUBRICATION USE / Gargoyle Mobiloil "A" SUMMER / Gargoyle Mobiloil Arctic WINTER / NELSON BROS. CO. / SAGINAW, MICH., U.S.A. Maker's Plate
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Nelson Brothers Company. 1920. Stationary Engine [Little Jumbo], 1971.132. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Thanks for your comment and your interest.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 2 years ago.
Appears to be a Nelson model "CB". Webster "tri polar oscillator" magneto is missing but the engine is largely complete otherwise.
- Carl posted 2 years ago.