DIGIT4LBULL3T 5 #1 Posted August 15, 2020 Hello all, I'm new here to the forums. I am purchasing a generator today that has a Clinton engine on it. The plate say Model# B1290 1115 Serial # 7220340 B WIth this information is there anyway to get a manufactured date for this engine? Thanks in advance,. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,929 #2 Posted August 15, 2020 to the friendliest, most helpful tractor forum on the net. Some of the Clinton experts will be along shortly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #3 Posted August 15, 2020 Clinton's records were all destroyed so there is no way to date her, but a B1290 AFAIK was a early-mid 1950's engine. Good little engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIGIT4LBULL3T 5 #5 Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) I need a rebuild for the Carter carb....air filter................Also, she does run, only on starting fluid but she moves. The gas tank is horrible inside. Can anyone steer me to a parts list, parts available, anything as far as anything, lol. Edited August 15, 2020 by DIGIT4LBULL3T 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,137 #6 Posted August 15, 2020 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIGIT4LBULL3T 5 #7 Posted August 15, 2020 SO, as I dig deeper, I came across a video with a guy and his Clinton. It had dark green paint which he said it could be a very early engine. Does this hold water? Is there no way to date these engines? I even tried dating it from the Milwaukee side and came up empty? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Stoller 19 #8 Posted August 17, 2020 I have one too. Milwaukee Portable Generator Model MPG 15, S/N K5914, 1954 +? 1500 Watts,115 Volts,13 Amps,1 Phase, 60 Cycle, 3600 RPM Weighs 110# Clinton Model A1200 176, S/N 6512021,3.6HP, Displa. 9 Cu In Valve Clearence In / Ex .009 -.010” Points .018 - .021”, Plug Gap .025 - .028”, Capacitor .546 mf Phelon Mag, Secondary 5.2 K Ohm Had no spark; replaced spark wire, found strands of shield braid in plug connector. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIGIT4LBULL3T 5 #9 Posted August 17, 2020 Wow! I got the same one, not as dolled up but yea. Sweet a little bit more to the puzzle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,872 #10 Posted August 24, 2020 We had a B1290 on a lawn mower back then, All the old Clinton engines I ever have seen were Red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #11 Posted August 24, 2020 Way cool I have one of those motors sitting on a shelf and a NOS air cleaner. I dont know what i will ever do with the motor i saved it from being thrown in a dumpster when my dad passed away. my sister wanted to chuck it. I said no way. Ill have to get a photo of it. I love the old clintons! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
