Collection Database

Object ID 1622
Object Name Pelapone PD6
Object Date 1925-06-30
Works Number 2534
Location Installed in "Polly Tunnel" extension on the Radio Room
Category Engine
Acquired 2006-06-30
Status On Display
Description 6 cylinder vertical four-stroke petrol engine on cast bedplate originally driving dynamo.
Manufacturer Pelapone Engines Ltd
Manufactured Wakefield, Yorkshire
Condition Running
Core Yes
Accession No IF:2006:013
Collection Id Internal Fire Core Collection
Shortman NULL
Image

2008, in her final location.

2008, installed in her permanent location.

After stripping off the manifolds

Before stripping at the museum

Bosch magneto

Crank and rods in

Crankcase assembly complete

Engine as purchased on Ebay 1

Engine as purchased on Ebay 2

Engine as purchased on Ebay 3

Exhaust and inlet manifolds

First two cylinders removed

Lifting for loading

Loading onto wagon

Oil pump and distributor drive

Previous owner saying goodbye

Remains of coil and distributor

Removing the last cylinder

Restoration nearly complete

Restoration nearly complete

Restoration nearly complete - museum workshop

Restoration nearly finished - in the museum workshop