OK then what's this

[jrt]

Charles Draper, who invented the lead sight mechanism (along w/some other folks). For the life of me, I can't imagine how this motor would be used in that application...except as a difference engine...

[belfastguzzi]

For the life of me, I can't imagine how this motor would be used in that application...

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Target practise? It started out as a whole motorbike.

[callison]

It's a clever way of disguising a still.

[Guest aironepony]

Charles Draper, who invented the lead sight mechanism (along w/some other folks).  For the life of me, I can't imagine how this motor would be used in that application...except as a difference engine...

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Ah! but think Italian.

 

The Artillery Gunsight is a separate invention that has no functional connection to the engine at all..............

[belfastguzzi]

The Artillery Gunsight is a separate invention that has no functional connection to the engine at all....

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and that engine clearly has no functional connection to anything at all either

[jrt]

Well, Georgio Parodi was one of the founders of Moto Guzzi...and there is such a thing as a San Georgio gunsight (used in WWII), but I can't find a connection tween the two.

[mike wilson]

Moto Guzzi, Carcano, first post war 350cc racing single

guess>

[jrt]

Too small to be a 350. It's post WWII.

Damn, it looks like a modified Guzzino/Cardellino (49cc/65cc) or Motoleggero (65cc) engine. Damn. Both of those were two strokes, but this motor has been obviously modified to be a 4 stroke. BTW, the Guzzino was designed by Antonio Micucci....sigh....I'm beat here. Damn.

 

 

Ha! Reading more (from this site) about the Colibri (the precursor to the Guzzino), mentions that there was an aftermarket bolt-on 4 stroke conversion! heh....

 

 

Here's a couple cool links I ran across:

a Guzzi Desmo link. Crazy Dutch.

And I ran across George Dockray's site which has the best set of Guzzi links I've ever seen. Damn.

[Guest aironepony]

Too small to be a 350.  It's post WWII.

Damn, it looks like a modified Guzzino/Cardellino (49cc/65cc) or Motoleggero (65cc) engine.  Damn.  Both of those were two strokes, but this motor has been obviously modified to be a 4 stroke.  BTW, the Guzzino was designed by Antonio Micucci....sigh....I'm beat here. Damn.

Ha!  Reading more (from this site) about the Colibri (the precursor to the Guzzino), mentions that there was an aftermarket bolt-on 4 stroke conversion!  heh....

Here's  a couple cool links I ran across:

a Guzzi Desmo link.  Crazy Dutch.

And I ran across George Dockray's site which has the best set of Guzzi links I've ever seen.  Damn.

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Ho ho ho...you are so close that I'm tempted to reveal all...but wait....hold fast...the answer is ...........

 

.........

[mike wilson]

Ha!  Reading more (from this site) about the Colibri (the precursor to the Guzzino), mentions that there was an aftermarket bolt-on 4 stroke conversion!  heh....

 

Now that explains the bolt-on pump, which looks completely anachronistic for what is otherwise an apparently 60s/70s engine, and which I thought was there purely for the sake of misdirection. Looks like the right track.

 

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[jrt]

No, don't reveal the answer right yet. I'm still looking, although I know that Martin is going to swoop in at the last second. He probably already knows, but is just laughing at us. (shakes fist)

[Martin Barrett]

No, don't reveal the answer right yet.  I'm still looking, although I know that Martin is going to swoop in at the last second.  He probably already knows, but is just laughing at us.  (shakes fist)

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I'm sticking with a Bofors Deuterium Oxide (Heavy Water) powered Rollmop maker

[Guest aironepony]

and that engine clearly has no functional connection to anything at all either

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Ah! let's mull over this idea of functionality.

 

Pause for a moment................consider the sea urchin. How would it feel if it's functionality was drawn into question and dismissed by an alien species. Hurt? Wounded?

 

As the Sea Urchin would say, function can only be understood when one perceives and feels it. ..................

[mike wilson]

Ah! let's mull over this idea of functionality.

 

Pause for a moment................consider the sea urchin. How would it feel if it's functionality was drawn into question and dismissed by an alien species. Hurt? Wounded? 

 

As the Sea Urchin would say, function can only be understood when one perceives and feels it. ..................

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So....

 

Aircooled but no fan, apparently, so meant as motive power rather than some form of stationary engine. Anachronistic, badly plumbed, bolt-on oil(?) pump, apparently linked to an integral gearbox. No apparent gear selection mechanism, although there is a rod whose function is not clear. Mounting points for underslung mounting. Kickstarter.

 

If it wasn't for the lack of fan, I might think this was a well-engineered lawnmower engine.

[Guest aironepony]

So....

 

Aircooled but no fan, apparently, so meant as motive power rather than some form of stationary engine.  Anachronistic, badly plumbed,  bolt-on oil(?) pump, apparently linked to an integral gearbox.  No apparent gear selection mechanism, although there is a rod whose function is not clear.  Mounting points for underslung mounting.  Kickstarter.

 

If it wasn't for the lack of fan, I might think this was a well-engineered lawnmower engine.

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Nope, it ain't a lawnmower. It does have a "3 speed" gearbox. The rod that you spy is the clutch operating lever. Quaint ain't it?

 

It is Italian AND moved a bike about...........