{"product_id":"stuart-sirius-stock-code-1925","title":"Stuart Sirius","description":"A Stuart Sirius, twin-cylinder enclosed crankcase engine.   Designed in the 1930s by Stuarts as a small utility engine rather than a   model, many were coupled to dynamos pre-war to make workshop lighting sets.   Developing 0.4bhp at 80psi, the Sirius runs at high speed with a most   distinctive purring exhaust note.  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDuring the war the engine found use in a small portable 24   volt generator set for operating military radio sets  a small metal case   contained the engine, dynamo and solid-fuel fired boiler.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the 1950s, the engine found a new niche in the field of   model powerboat racing. With its high-revving power characteristics and good   power-to-weight ratio, the engine made an ideal power plant for larger boats.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis engine runs well, is fitted with displacement   lubricator, draincocks and has the extended sump with dipstick incorporated.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/Stuart\/sirius.htm\"\u003eFurther information on the   Sirius\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020138893653,"sku":"1925","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/1925-1.webp?v=1779911131","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/stuart-sirius-stock-code-1925","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}