Having a little contest on one of my Facebook pages this morning and we are trying to figure out what kind of engine this is. Since i'm the administaror of said page i figured i'd cheat a little and ask here. Note. We've already figured out the answer so it's not really cheating anymore.
I see a what might be a compression release rod & linkage and removeable water jacket covers. Possibly some type of industrial engine. but I haven't a clue.
Looks a lot like the 1927 or 1928 Chrysler Imperial engine. This is a 1927. I think the 1928 had the rods/linkage....