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    Help with identification of 2 cylinder engine and parts.

    Good morning, first post and thanks for having me. I would appreciate some help in identifying these found items. No name on the enging block. 2 Bendix Scintilla Magnitos US Navy markings type SF 2RN-6 s/n 162975 162977. The carb is a Stromberg Centura Model NA-H1E s/n 585-7934 all found in the same area. Also have 2 Hartzell aluminum propellers. I intend to sell them in the near future. They are in Connecticut and I have more pictures to share. Thank you.

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    SF2RN is a standard Bendix mag part number.
    S=single mag
    F=think this indicates the older heavy case
    2=2 cylinders
    R=Right Hand location
    N=Scintilla design

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    Thank you Ron. Anything to mention on the engine?

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    Nope, but given two cyls and the odd crank fitting, I'm guessing it's an APU part.

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    It appears to be sitting upside down on the tailgate but I believe it to be a Lawrance. They were bought out by Wright. I’m totally guessing at the designation. Maybe the J-2?????? Guessing it was used as a power supply for an generator.
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    Thank you David, do you believe the magnitio's and carb are part of this engine? Also any idea on value?

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    An SF2 mag fits with the two cylinder engine. Do you see mounting pads on the engine for them.

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    You can find a pic of this unit on the powerofthepast.org website. There is a contact number but unsure if they still exist. Or you could try contacting someone at the Wright Pat or Pensacola air museums. Again just guessing but was probably used in a WWII or post war large military aircraft such as as a bomber or transport.
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    Thank you Airmutt. I reached out to the suggested site.

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    Eh? Which of the Power of the Past pictures is supposed to match this. The Lawrance 2cyls come close but none of the ones pictured have the same kind of case.

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