Picked up this little beauty from Milan, was on ebay just over the M4 from me so thought it was worth a pop. Seems to be ex-Italian military circa WW2 and was originally part of a generator set. It's in lovely original condition and is beautifully made, the magneto is a lovely lump of aluminium. I found some pictures of a backpack set which I sent into SEM previously, happy to have an example of one of the engines now. Anyone here a expert in Italian engines?
That's interesting and very unusual Steve; hope to read more about it in SEM in the not too distant future. Eric
Few more images of the little Condor, even managed to get it going today! Trying to think how I could run anything off it, it looks like the original generator were a friction fit on a rubber like ring.
Got the little WW2 Italian Motori Condor A1 tanked up and ready to go. Will paint the tank when I get around to it, tidy up the base and make sure it's all bolted down tight. All in all pleased with the little thing. Would love to get the proper base and generator for it. Sorry Eric I didn't use your tank, let me know if you want it sent back.
I do like that. An example of why Italy traditionally had a reputation for high quality precision engineering.
Steve, Hang on to the tank, it's a little reminder of the Duchy for you....! Equally you are more likely to have a use in future for it than me. Eric
While waiting for parts and taking a break from the Stuart 1/2hp (need to find someone to make up some bearings) I made something out of this as a bit of a lockdown project of what I had in the garage. Will need a better water feature but it runs the little Stuart Turner pump nicely.
Thanks, Roland, it's not a bad wee box. I've joked elsewhere I just need the Pickup and 20ft caravan now and I'll be set... at least it runs.
