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Root & Vandervoort
            model  #  BL17939                                                                            The Root 2 Horse Power   Gasoline Engine manufactured by the
  Root & Vandervoort Engineering Co., East Moline, Illinois sold mainly by
                         Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois.

                      4 " Bore X 4 1/2" Stroke - Rated H.P. at 500 R.P.M.& Vandervoort Engineering Company, incorporated in 1900, built many sizes and configurations of
engines from around 1899 until about 1928. During their existence, the company took on many projects including
marine propulsion and automobiles while operating under various company names and licenses. Their engine
line-up included both vertical and horizontal models and ranged from 1 to 28 HP, the latter having two 63" (160 cm)
flywheels weighing 1,200 lbs. (544 kg) each!