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Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 21 Jun 2021, 20:09
by 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.
Re: Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 21 Jun 2021, 20:18
by Alan
When you getting it or some pics?
Re: Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 21 Jun 2021, 20:25
by rayza1
i'm trying to post a photo of it but it keeps coming up with a http error, not sure whats happening!!
Re: Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 21 Jun 2021, 20:33
by Alan
Ray's new baby...
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Re: Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 22 Jun 2021, 12:38
by WoodRay
That's a great pick up Ray! I have no knowledge of Vanguard stuff, sorry I cant help.
Re: Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 22 Jun 2021, 12:45
by screwit
Could this be the engine out off SkiBee ? As it has finally disappeared from Traralgon roadside for sale about 3 months ago.
Re: Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 22 Jun 2021, 16:07
by 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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Re: Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 22 Jun 2021, 20:56
by 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
Re: Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 22 Jun 2021, 21:26
by Darren
Raymond,
Barn Dust, Cob webs, Dead Cooch Grass, it's got it all, real cool find especially for your collection
Re: Vanguard marine engine
Posted: 23 Jun 2021, 14:53
by rayza1