Semple engines

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Semple engines

Post by farmerden » Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:38 am

Does anyone know if parts are still available for Semple engines? A friend has purchased a boat with a 354 semple.The HP Crosshead is worn beyond fixing and in the process it also destroyed the Crosshead guide. Beckmann Boatshop does not have parts and no one answers the Semple St. Louis phone number.Parts can be made but why reinvent the wheel if there are parts still available? Thanks in advance. Den
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Re: Semple engines

Post by artemis » Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:20 pm

Since Fred Semple's death a few years back his sons have been handling the business. They still make a few engines every year - but only during the summer months. I think they're "snowbirds". Using the phone won't work, you need to "snail mail" them.

Andrew VanLuenen at AVL Machine has repaired/rebuilt a few Semple engines. He might have additional info.
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Re: Semple engines

Post by farmerden » Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:08 pm

Thanks Ron Was able to make contact with Mrs. Semple and ordered the parts Thanks
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Re: Semple engines

Post by TahoeSteam » Thu Feb 24, 2022 5:07 pm

Dragging this thread up from the grave a dozen years later...

Den, I hope you're still alive and kicking and doing well. Ron, the same goes for you.

Would anyone happen to have the contact info for the Semple heirs?
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