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EngineDIY RETROL ENGINE HM-01 7cc Engine 4-stroke Horizontal Hit and Miss Internal Combustion Engine Model
EngineDIY RETROL ENGINE HM-01 7cc Engine 4-stroke Horizontal Hit and Miss Internal Combustion Engine Model
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RETROL HM-01 7cc Antique Hit and Miss Engine 4-stroke Stationary Engine Horizontal IC Engine Model That Works

RETROL ENGINE HM-01 7cc Engine 4-stroke Horizontal Hit and Miss Internal Combustion Engine Model Introduction: The RETROL team has spent 4 mont...

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ENJOMOR Hit and Miss Engine in green
ENJOMOR Hit and Miss Engine
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Hit and Miss Engine 6cc Metal Single Cylinder 4-Stroke IC Engine with Ignition Device Gift Collection

ENJOMOR 6cc Hit and Miss Engine Full Metal Single Cylinder 4-Stroke Mini IC Engine with Ignition Device Gift Collection - Enginediy Features: 1. ...

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RETROL HM-01 Hit and Miss Engine with Starter Kit, Stand and Accessories - One Key Start
RETROL HM-01 Hit and Miss Engine with Starter Kit, Stand and Accessories - One Key Start
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RETROL HM-01 Hit and Miss Engine with Starter Kit, Stand and Accessories - One Key Start

RETROL HM-01 Hit and Miss Engine with Starter Kit, Stand and Accessories - One Key Start RETROL HM-01 hit and miss engine with original parts incl...

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ENJOMOR antique hit and miss engine in green that works stationary gas engine
Hit and Miss Engine that Works - ENJOMOR 6cc Antique 4-Stroke Gas IC Engine Green Horizontal Stationary Engine with Ignition Device and Stand
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Hit and Miss Engine that Works - ENJOMOR 6cc Antique 4-Stroke Gas IC Engine Green Horizontal Stationary Engine with Ignition Device and Stand

ENJOMOR 6cc Hit and Miss Engine in Green Full Metal Single Cylinder 4-Stroke Mini IC Engine with Ignition Device and Stand Gift Collection - Engi...

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Flywheel for Metal Horizontal Hit and Miss Engine Model Gas Stirling Engine - enginediy
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Flywheel for Metal Horizontal Hit and Miss Engine Model Gas Engine

Flywheel for Metal Horizontal Hit and Miss Engine Model Gas EngineSpecifications:Material: MetalProduct Weight: 130gPackage Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 6...

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A hit-and-miss engine is a type of internal combustion engine that was commonly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of the United States. These engines were primarily used for powering small farm equipment, such as water pumps, generators, and grain mills.

The name "hit-and-miss" comes from the engine's unique operating cycle. Unlike modern internal combustion engines, which run continuously at a constant speed, hit-and-miss engines operate by firing (hitting) only when needed to maintain a certain speed or load. When the engine reaches a preset speed, a governor mechanism disengages the ignition system, allowing the engine to coast until the speed drops below the set threshold, at which point it fires again (misses). This intermittent firing pattern is what gives these engines their distinctive sound.

Hit-and-miss engines are characterized by their large flywheels, which help regulate the speed during the coasting phase, as well as their simple mechanical design. They typically run on gasoline or kerosene and are often single-cylinder, although multi-cylinder models also exist.

Although hit-and-miss engines have largely been replaced by more efficient and versatile internal combustion engines, they are still appreciated by collectors and hobbyists for their historical significance and nostalgic appeal.