Marine Engine Collection of Mystic Seaport
J.W. Lathrop & Co. L H - 6 Deluxe
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Engine Builder: Lathrop Engine Co., Mystic, CT Model: L H - 6 Deluxe Make: J.W. Lathrop & Co. Inboard/Outboard: Inboard Engine Type: Gasoline Production Date: c. 1950 Engine Design: Four Stroke Overall Condition: Good Rebuilt/Restored: Rebuilt Horsepower: 107 Cylinders: 6 Bore: 4.0" Stoke: 4.25" Coolant: Freshwater Accession:1976.231 Remarks: Was in Shipyard Metal Shop being rebuilt (2004), now reinstalled in boat STAR. Drove a three blade, 24 x 16 propeller. Engine utilizes a Hercules engine block with a 320 cu. Inch displacement. Engine also has dual ignition with both distributer and magneto, each firing a separate set of spark plugs. Engine has a 2 to 1 Paragon Reduction Gear, and is fresh water cooled via a keel mounted heat exchanger.
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