SlashGear

What Were Hit-And-Miss Engines Used For And How Do They Work?

The original concept of combustion engines as we understand them dates as far back as the late 1800s. And while they are more or less a solved science today, they definitely didn't start that way.
Brainerd Dispatch

Hit-and-miss engines hard to miss at the Crow Wing County Fair

BRAINERD — Greg Olson returned to the Crow Wing County Fair this summer to showcase his antique hit-and-miss engines. Hit-and-miss engines get their name from how they regulate speed. When the engine ...
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Tiny 7cc Hit And Miss Engine Assembly

I assemble a miniature 7cc hit and miss engine — a satisfying mechanical project that runs beautifully once complete. Perfect for engine lovers and hobby machinists ⚙️ #HitAndMissEngine ...
The Daily Gazette

Hit-and-miss engine

Brian Trudell's 1902 Fairbanks Morse is one of the earliest gasoline motors. The inertia of the heavy flywheel keeps the engine running. As the energy dissipates and the wheel begins to slow, the ...