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This is the second edition by Stan Grayson. This is the only work to cover the development of the small internal combustion engine for marine use.

Old Marine Engines explores the history and technology of early marine engine development by both the trained engineer and innate mechanical geniuses who together built what was once a thriving industry in the U.S. and Canada. Much of the focus is on the classic two-cycle, make-and-break engine. But the two-cycle vs. four-cycle debate, and four-cycle development is also covered.

Chapters include:

• The coming of Power - a look at the men who pioneered marine engine use and early (circa 1890-1915) technologies
• Portraits - the stories of Palmer Brothers, Hawboldt, Boothbay Engine Co., Lathrop, Fay and Bowen, and others
• The Art and Science of the Two-Stroke, two and three port design, ignition systems, mufflers, etc.
• How They Built Them - the casting process, how various components were made
• Daniel and Charlie and the Atlantic Marine Engine - the story of the Lunenburg Foundry and its Atlantic Marine engine, the only classic one-lunger still available
• The Restoration of a 1905 Lozier launch engine
• Marine Engine Builders in all the areas of U.S. and Canada - approximately 800 entries
• Operation and Care of Engines - tips for restorers.
• Engines in Museums - lists collections in several museums
• and much more

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