Vanguard marine engine

[rayza1]

Hi brains trust, looking for some information on a very recent purchase. I picked up what looks to be a factory marinised Standard Vanguard engine. The marinising gear is From Nichols, has anyone heard of them? I was told the engine series is from the late 40's early 50's, it's dry sumped and has alloy manifolds and rocker cover as well as twin carbs. The motor seems to have great compession and is mostly all there although it is missing the oil pump.

[Alan]

When you getting it or some pics?

[rayza1]

i'm trying to post a photo of it but it keeps coming up with a http error, not sure whats happening!!

[Alan]

Ray's new baby...

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[WoodRay]

That's a great pick up Ray! I have no knowledge of Vanguard stuff, sorry I cant help.

[screwit]

Could this be the engine out off SkiBee ? As it has finally disappeared from Traralgon roadside for sale about 3 months ago.

[Greg]

Good thought Ross. I think you mean Ski-Time. Not the one, though.

Here's a pic of Ski-Time's engine

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[rayza1]

Yeah, i had a look at ski times setup, it's completely different. I will clean it up and take some better photo's tomorrow. Do you know if Ski Time sold? There was some interest expressed to me from from the Vanguard club

[Darren]

Raymond,
Barn Dust, Cob webs, Dead Cooch Grass, it's got it all, real cool find especially for your collection

[rayza1]

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some photos of the engine cleaned up