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The Beast
The Beast
"The Beast" is a 1912 IHC 10 HP hit and miss engine at the farm of Norman and Donna McCourt, Lloydminster, Sask.
Trip
Loading for the trip to Stettler.
Disassembly
The disassembly was started. Everything was seized.
Breaking loose
Breaking loose the piston in the cylinder with hydraulic pressure.
Clean and Paint
The engine was cleaned and painted.
Assembly
Assembly progressing.
Timing Gears
Details of the timing gears and governor.
Wagon
The wagon was ready to have the engine installed. The wood beams are from elevator timbers.
Install
The Beast is installed on the wagon.
Running again
The engine is running for the first time in about 80 years.
New Home
The Beast heading to its new home at the P&H Elevator.
Starting
Here is how the Beast is started. Come to the P&H Elevator and see the Beast in operation.
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