Long Shot! Universal 6

[keith66]

I am rebuilding an early petrol engine launch built by Saunders around 1905. A few years ago i picked up an engine for her, not original but suitable & in keeping with the design.
Engine is a Gaines Universal Six cylinder Sidevalve. Capacity approx 152ci in or 2.5 ltr 65 Hp
Gaines were a British company who imported & sold engines made by Universal Motor Co Of Oshkosh Wisconcin prior to WW2. Despite much searching & enquiries all over the place i have found zero info on these engines.
Question, Does anyone have or know where i can source a Manual for this engine?

 

[missinginaction]

Sometimes it seems easier to search if you're in the country that you're searching in. I don't know how much effort you're willing to put into this. Maybe start here?

Historic Oshkosh Businesses | OSHKOSH PUBLIC LIBRARY https://www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org/localhistory/oshkoshbusiness

 

[keith66]

Sorry i should have said i am in the UK, Van Ness engineering were pointed out to me as a possible source but couldnt help.
But that link looks useful, I will check it out, Thanks!

 

[gonzo]

I will check my boxes of archived ancient manuals.
Oshkosh is still in business Oshkosh Corporation | Powering global progress https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/

 

[KeithO]

Universal Motor Co. | everythingaboutboats.org https://everythingaboutboats.org/universal-motor-co/

 

[DCockey]

Universal Motor Co. was located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin but not part of Oshkosh purchased by Westerbeke.

This is a detailed history of Universal Motor Co. Universal Motor Co. | everythingaboutboats.org https://everythingaboutboats.org/universal-motor-co/ Scroll down and it has a listing of the engines they built.

 

[Mr Efficiency]

Keith66 getting some good help here, very impressive !

 

[keith66]

Thanks guys, I have seen the last link before, It would seem the Gaines Universal was a rebadged Blue Jacket Six or All American Six, likewise the gearbox, though the Gearbox has a brass plate stating "Manufactured" by Gaines Gearbox & propellor company Brentford Middlesex on it the Internals are marked Paragon!
The small British company was obviously just buying in Mass produced engines & gearboxes & sticking their name on them.
Nothing new under the sun, Beta Marine, Nanni both sell Kubota engines here only difference is the colour!