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RETROL HM-01 7cc Antique Hit and Miss Engine 4-stroke Stationary Engine Horizontal IC Engine Model That Works
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View full detailsHit and Miss Engine Full Metal IC Engine DIY Gift Collection - Enginediy
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Stirling Engine Kit Hit and Miss Engine Full Metal Internal Combustion Engine DIY Gift for Collection - Enginediy What's Hit and Miss Engine? A h...
View full detailsHit and Miss Engine 6cc Metal Single Cylinder 4-Stroke IC Engine with Ignition Device Gift Collection
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View full detailsM91 Vertical Hit and Miss Engine Metal IC Engine with Hand Start Device Gift Collection - Enginediy
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Vertical Hit and Miss Engine Metal IC Engine with Hand Start Device Gift CollectionA hit-and-miss engine is a type of four-stroke internal combus...
View full detailsM90 Upgrade Hit & Miss Gas Engine Full Metal IC Engine With Base Collection Gift
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Upgrade Hit & Miss Gas Engine Full Metal IC Engine With Base Collection GiftA hit-and-miss engine is a type of four-stroke internal combustion...
View full detailsM96 Mini Horizontal Air-Cooled Single-Cylinder 4-Stroke Oddball Hit and Miss Gas Engine Model
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M96 Mini Horizontal Air-Cooled Single-Cylinder 4-Stroke Oddball Hit and Miss Gas Engine Model Features: This is a horizontal single-cylinder 4-C...
View full detailsRETROL 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 original parts incl...
View full detailsHit 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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ENJOMOR 6cc Hit and Miss Engine in Green Full Metal Single Cylinder 4-Stroke Mini IC Engine with Ignition Device and Stand Gift Collection - Eng...
View full detailsM94 Upgraded Horizontal Water Cooled Gasoline Hit & Miss Gasoline Combustion Engine Complete Engine with Hand Starter
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Horizontal Water-cooled Gasoline Combustion Engine Hit and Miss Complete Engine with Hand Starter Features: .It's a horizontal gasoline model en...
View full detailsM93 Horizontal Water-cooled Miniature Gasoline Engine Upgraded Hit & Miss Combustion Engine Speed Adjustable
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M93 Horizontal Water-cooled Miniature Gasoline Engine Upgraded Hit & Miss Combustion Engine Speed Adjustable Features:This is a miniature horiz...
View full detailsM92 Metal Horizontal Hit and Miss Water-cooled Gasoline Engine Internal Combustion Engine Model with Flywheel Speed Limiter
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M92 Metal Horizontal Hit and Miss Water-cooled Gasoline Engine Internal Combustion Engine Model with Flywheel Speed Limiter Features: This is the m...
View full detailsM17 1.6cc Mini Micro Hit and Miss Engine Evaporated Water-cooled 4 Stroke Horizontal Gasoline Engine Internal Combustion Engine Model
M17 1.6cc Mini Micro Hit and Miss Engine Evaporated Water-cooled Four-stroke Horizontal Gasoline Engine Internal Combustion Engine ModelFeatures: ...
View full detailsM19 1.6cc Mini SAM Hit and Miss 4 Stroke Vertical Gas Engine Internal Combustion Engine Model with Flying Ball Speed Limiter
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M19 1.6cc Mini SAM Hit and Miss 4 Stroke Vertical Gas Engine Internal Combustion Engine Model with Flying Ball Speed LimiterFeatures:Miniature eng...
View full detailsHit and Miss Engine Full Metal IC Engine Model Water Cooled Gasoline Engine with Base Gift Collection
Hit and Miss Engine Full Metal IC Engine Model Water Cooled Gasoline Engine Internal Combustion Engine with Base Gift Collection What's Hit and Mi...
View full detailsCDI Igniter + Spark Plug Ignition Starter Kit for RETROL HM-01 Hit and Miss Engine Model
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CDI Igniter + Spark Plug Ignition Starter Kit for RETROL HM-01 Hit and Miss Engine ModelFeatures:.This CDI high-voltage pulse igniter and 1/4-32 ME...
View full detailsCustom Base Fuel Tank Oil Pipe Set for RETROL HM-01 Hit and Miss Engine Model
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Custom Base Fuel Tank Oil Pipe Set for RETROL HM-01 Hit and Miss Engine ModelFeatures:.Specifically designed for the charming RETROL HM-01 Hit and ...
View full details10Pcs Rubber O Ring for M90, M91, M92, M93 Hit and Miss Horizontal Gasoline Engine
10Pcs Rubber O Ring for Hit and Miss Horizontal Gasoline Engine Compatiable with SKU: 332916103ED Specifications: .Color: As Shown .Material: R...
View full detailsIgnition Spare Part for Hit and Miss Engine Part
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Ignition Spare Part for Hit and Miss Engine Part Features:1, Specialized For: Blue Hit and Miss Engine (Product ID: 33ED2674139 )2, It is used for ...
View full detailsIgnition Kit Accessories for Vertical Hit and Miss Engine
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Ignition Kit Accessories for Vertical Hit and Miss EngineFeatures:1, Ignition Kit Set: including spark plugs, Hall sensors, battery boxes, magnets,...
View full detailsSpark Plug Engine Spare Part for Hit and Miss Engine
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Spark Plug Engine Spare Part for Hit and Miss Engine Features:1, Specialized For: Blue Hit and Miss Engine (Product ID: 33ED2674139 )2, The spark p...
View full detailsHit & Miss Gas Engine IC Engine 6000RPM Self-circulation Water-cooled Engine Model- Enginediy
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Internal Combustion Engine 2000~6000RPM Self-circulation Water-cooled Engine Model- Enginediy This internal combustion engine is similar to the Sti...
View full detailsFixed Base Set for ENJOMOR 6CC Hit and Miss Engine Models
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Fixed Base Set for ENJOMOR 6CC Hit and Miss Engine ModelsFeatures:.This fixed base for ENJOMOR 6CC HIT Hit and Miss engine models, contains fixed s...
View full detailsCrankshaft for Metal Horizontal Hit and Miss Engine Model Gas Engine
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Crankshaft for Metal Horizontal Hit and Miss Engine Model Gas EngineSpecifications:Material: MetalProduct Weight: 120gPackage Dimensions: 15 x 8 x ...
View full detailsFlywheel for Metal Horizontal Hit and Miss Engine Model Gas Engine
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Flywheel for Metal Horizontal Hit and Miss Engine Model Gas EngineSpecifications:Material: MetalProduct Weight: 130gPackage Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 6...
View full detailsThe 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.