Petter Stationary engine catalogue 1923

I suppose the bidder's name 'veryspotty' refers to the output of certain Petters as opposed to the painful process of adolescence!

I'm probably reacting as intended but I have sat within 6' of my 5hp M type for 11 days this summer. Since I wash and iron my shirts I can say that I have not found one spot on them :-) ttfn Roland PS Petterspots are however very good for protecting against sunburn, and etching car paintwork!

Petters as opposed to the painful process of

Just wondered if you were listening! I would expect nothing less, Roland. I assume your M was driving a Petterlight?

At a local rally recently, I watched the startup of a 3hp appletop and though it sounded nice it really did stink. I felt sorry for the guy next along the line.

On a related matter. I've got it into my head that a Petter S would be a rather fine engine to own. To my eyes they look and sound very attractive. I know they're two stroke. Does the diesel,or paraffin, or whichever fuel used provide enough lubrication or is some two stroke oil needed as well?

Regards, Arthur G

Indeed it was working quite hard and chucking out 1200w . Red diesel seems to be fine for an S but I wouldn't run em on paraffin without adding a little oil (the Emmanuelle also suggests the nipple should be modified for kerosene). The new ish ELS diesel is reputed to have lower lubricity and I have considered adding perhaps 1% two-stroke oil to ease wear on the pump rod. What says Philip? Start saving cos S types seem to rising in price although I did meet a chap this year who had just bought a very early 8hp for £20. Quite ruined my day :-) regards Roland

attractive.

Sold to veryspotty for £226.96