1926 Hit Miss Engine

1926 Hit Miss Engine

Description

1926 Hit or Miss engine

A 1926 hit-and-miss engine is an antique stationary internal combustion engine that fires only when it needs power to maintain speed, cycling freely ("missing") when it runs fast enough.

This was on display at the Mack Open House Car Show 10-08-2022. Here are more pictures from that show.

Mack Open House Car Show 10-08-2022

Here's a video of this engine running.

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Equipment Specifications
Year1926
ModelHit or Miss
LocationMack Truck Open House
Detailed Information
Detailed Description
1926 Hit or Miss engine
Engine Specs
Speed Control: Unlike throttle-governed engines, a centrifugal governor locks the exhaust valve open or disables ignition when the engine exceeds its target speed, saving fuel and producing a distinct "pop-and-idle" rhythm.
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