Stuart Turner P55MR

Serial numbers from my data lists a P55M, P55ME or a P55MC with serial numbers 25000-26999 June 1943-October 1949. Not sure what the R is reverse? Ian.

Thank you for your reply. Th engine does have a gearbox with reverse; could the R stand for that. I know nothing about these engines but would like to have it and try to rebuild it. Any advice there?

Don

Hi,

For my sins, I've got several P55's of various kinds - two marine more or less up together and another in a lot of bits, one industrial complete with radiator etc that goes and another industrial engine bare.

I'd have thought $200 (say £130) was between about right if it goes OK and rather a lot if it is an unknown quantity. If it's a basket case, forget it, if it's missing any important bits like magneto, carb etc, leave it alone, it'll cost you as much again to find them.

Spares are not a problem, but are VERY expensive new as there is only one company with the franchise.

They are not an uncommon engine, lots of people I know have got them, but very few exhibit them. Thirsty, heavy and rather boring.

Just my opinion, you understand ;o))

Regards,

Kim Siddorn

HI, There is a manual for the S55 at

Cheers Paul

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Correct me if I'm wrong but there was never a S55? Ian.

"kingsnavy" wrote

Quite correct :-)

It is in fact for a P55MR - I'll change the Db entry.

Thanks Paul

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From the book:-

P5M & P55M engines with reverse gear P5MR & P55MR engines with reverse and reduction gear P5MC & P55MC engines ( no reverse ) and centrifugal clutch

Suffix E added to engines with electric lighting and starting e.g. P55ME

Paul

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