Anyone know old motorcycle engines

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  1. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I found this V twin engine in the garage of the extreme hoarders clearance last month.

    Its in pretty bad shape but was obviously kept for a reason.
    Someone suggested it could be a JAP engine (John Alfred Prestwich) but they usually have JAP embossed on the case.

    I Googled the engine number 93345 and the first thing that came up was an Indian.

    The Springfield Indian Motorcycle Company
    http://www.springfieldindian.com/196955697/category/44369
    (Edit, its a UK based company so I will email them).

    I also found a British log book last updated in 1957 for a 1934 598cc Phelon & Moore single cylinder bike, but its not this one.

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    daveydempsey, Feb 18, 2021
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  2. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    I think that every time I walk into my OHs shed. There must be a reason why he keeps all this junk!
     
    KSW, Feb 18, 2021
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  3. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Looks like could be for a 1940s Indian Scout 741. Same configuration on this restored version:

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    sabre123, Feb 18, 2021
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  4. ritzyvintage

    ritzyvintage Well-Known Member

    Some folks turn old engines into coffee tables!
    [​IMG]
     
    ritzyvintage, Feb 18, 2021
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  5. ritzyvintage

    ritzyvintage Well-Known Member

    Great detective work!
     
    ritzyvintage, Feb 18, 2021
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  6. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Superb detective work Sabre.
    The guy in my link is selling an Indian 741 engine for £3000 and wants parts and engines.
    I wonder if he will email me back.:hilarious:
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 18, 2021
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  7. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    @KSW
    The reason for this junk is an Indian:hilarious:
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 18, 2021
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  8. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Marie Forjan, Feb 18, 2021
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Mike & his love of Indians.............go nuts is right !!
     
    komokwa, Feb 19, 2021
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  10. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    The guy in my link replied and confirmed it is a 500cc Indian 741 engine - circa 1942

    He has offered me £500 cash and will arrange collection.

    Seems fair enough to me :cool:
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 19, 2021
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  11. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I would think that's a little low.......they are not making any more of these....

    but....

    the market is limited .....& what else ya gonna do with that hunk o' steel ..!!!
     
    komokwa, Feb 19, 2021
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  12. Doot Boi

    Doot Boi Well-Known Member

    Honestly, since you dont have the frame and dont plan on rebuilding it, 500 euros seems like a perfectly fair price (being this guy is most likely from the US, and will have to pay export/import fees). Now if this was an inline 6 Indian I want to say, youd be looking for a hell of a lot more than 500!
     
    Doot Boi, Feb 19, 2021
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  13. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    No he's in the UK and its £500 not €500:hilarious:
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 19, 2021
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  14. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Its parts only, it won't turn over so its just a lump to me :hilarious:
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 19, 2021
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  15. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Congrats again Davey!!!!
     
    Bookahtoo, Feb 19, 2021
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  16. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Quick sale...excellent!
     
    sabre123, Feb 19, 2021
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  17. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    The courier picked up the engine and two boxes of motorcycle gaskets, pistons, books, chains etc.
    £700 cash

    I'm happy.
     
    daveydempsey, Mar 14, 2021
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  18. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Excellent. Congrats, Davey!
     
    sabre123, Mar 14, 2021
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  19. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    found money !!!
    what's not to like ...........

    good 4 u Davey !!!
     
    komokwa, Mar 14, 2021
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  20. Firemandk

    Firemandk Well-Known Member

    One man's junk is another man's treasure !
     
    Firemandk, Mar 15, 2021
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