{"product_id":"clarkson-compound-launch-engine","title":"Clarkson Compound Launch Engine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very well-made example of a compound marine engine, believed to have been built to the Clarkson design. A rare model which are rarely seen assembled and working, based on a 1960s\/70s set of drawings (and possibly castings, although no maker\/ manufacturer name visible). According to the original Clarkson's Catalogue (available via Blackgate Engineering's website), the Vertical Compound Launch Engine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"[...]\u003cspan\u003e has been designed at the request of numerous overseas customers who require an engine of greater power and more varied use, with longer life main bearings than 2\" × 2\" engine upon which it is based. It is just about as robust, using many parts of the 2\" x 2\" vertical, the main bearings are 3\/4\"x 1.1\/2\" and the crankshaft is balanced. It is simple in conception and construction, but is capable of many detail refinements and is suitable for the amateur and for training establishments.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine turns over freely and has general use-wear, including light grime which could be polished off. Fit and finish is good and the engine has been mounted together with a shaft driven water pump. An impressive sized model which would suit a marine launch project or stand as an excellent display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 inch diameter spoked flywheel. Overall height approximately 15 1\/2 inches, Length of Engine (not including shaft) approximately 12 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions feel free to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H. Clarkson \u0026 Son of York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53055476105544,"sku":null,"price":1195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/0147\/0792\/files\/9f8eb371-d595-4152-a3b8-ace0c6ef9576.jpg?v=1778149467","url":"https:\/\/anthonycollectables.com\/products\/clarkson-compound-launch-engine","provider":"Anthony \u0026 Co Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}