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F. W. Spacke Machine Co.
Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Sep 26 2023 4:59PM by joelr4
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Founded in 1904 by Fred W. Spacke, this firm originally manufactured air compressors. In 1910 the company began manufacturing motorcyle gas engines.

Fred W. Spacke died in 1915 and the company was reorganized as the Spacke Machine & Tool Co.. By 1920, the firm was producing automobile engines.

Information Sources

American Gasoline Engines Since 1872, by C. H. Wendel, Volume #2, 2006, page 272
More history and engine information can be found at Bikerinc.

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