The handle is linked to the gear lever and puts the engine on tick over when the engine is in neutral. It wobbles like most of the engine when there is a firing pulse. In neutral the air damper is also closed to keep the hot-bulb warm.
what weight is this engine? what rotation? and what size and pitch prop did they run on royalty class boats? have you tried to airstart it yet? its a sweet old lump but where would you get bits?
I think it came in at a little under 2 tons 1.8 perhaps. It is a clockwise rotation so a right handed prop. The prop would be something like 27"x21". These engines like a big diameter and low pitch. A big blade area is preferable so something like a cloverleaf prop is best. Most parts can be sourced refurbed or made new if necessary. The air start it wasn't necessary it started so easily by hand in a boat you would kick it. I have sold this one now but have a 9hp that should be running any day!
Be good if they made these still for home generators, or a modern equivilent, does it use a lot of fuel in comparison to modern engines, suppose it probably will, but if it could burn bunker "C" thick heated fuel then that would be ok.
Mr. Engine John,
Please sent me something where i can contact you on, because sofar this is my only way to get into contact with you, it will be wurth your while,,,,
Greetings jan van Leeuwen Holland
jozina12 1 year ago
Beautiful engine, and it sounds wonderful .. I love it blum blum blum ...
MrVemeno 1 year ago
We share the same hobby mr. Engine John, please contact me on jvl@gebr-vanleeuwen.nl its important, thanks on forehand!
Kind regards Jan van Leeuwen
jozina12 1 year ago
I love the sound <3
Tyskjanne 2 years ago
My Kromhout M00 9hp is now for sale on EBAY
item: 300403921641
EngineJohn 2 years ago
You can just imagine it chugging up the cut.
applecounty 2 years ago
How much fuel does this engine consume per hour? I bet these engines are very economic...
davidviktora 2 years ago
Wonderful engine with nice sound!
Bidone1967 2 years ago
Great engine! So reliable! In good old times work had better quality.
Motaro76 2 years ago 2
im just wondering, what is that thing on the side of the engines, like the little handle turning in intervals, is it the fuel pump?
sb6lb3 3 years ago
The handle is linked to the gear lever and puts the engine on tick over when the engine is in neutral. It wobbles like most of the engine when there is a firing pulse. In neutral the air damper is also closed to keep the hot-bulb warm.
EngineJohn 3 years ago
I think he's talking about the crank handle on the lube pump. It's there so the engine can be pre-lubed before starting.
douro20 3 years ago
this engine is a masterpiece!!
coriolisi 3 years ago
Very nice engine!
sealovers17 3 years ago
when was this engine made ?thx
electricdixie34 3 years ago
Amsterdam; the company also made trucks.
douro20 3 years ago
I think I dated this one about 1929.
EngineJohn 3 years ago
what weight is this engine? what rotation? and what size and pitch prop did they run on royalty class boats? have you tried to airstart it yet? its a sweet old lump but where would you get bits?
retrocar1 3 years ago
I think it came in at a little under 2 tons 1.8 perhaps. It is a clockwise rotation so a right handed prop. The prop would be something like 27"x21". These engines like a big diameter and low pitch. A big blade area is preferable so something like a cloverleaf prop is best. Most parts can be sourced refurbed or made new if necessary. The air start it wasn't necessary it started so easily by hand in a boat you would kick it. I have sold this one now but have a 9hp that should be running any day!
EngineJohn 3 years ago
nou nog een opduwertje om hem in te zetten!
bugsier5 3 years ago
It would actually run bunker "C" quite well, considering it's an oil engine.
douro20 3 years ago
Quieter than modern diesels!
Be good if they made these still for home generators, or a modern equivilent, does it use a lot of fuel in comparison to modern engines, suppose it probably will, but if it could burn bunker "C" thick heated fuel then that would be ok.
Nice engine.
tpvalley 3 years ago
wonderfull especialy the sound!!! im proud of my daf 575 six cil as well,should hear her scream!!!!
loezepikske 3 years ago
As you say, all you need is a narrowboat built around it now!
dhutch2000 4 years ago