New engine- need help

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New engine- need help

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Hey guys!

I purchased this engine from a neighbor that is clearing out his yard because he is moving. I couldn’t find any information stamped on the engine and haven’t exactly found its “match” online. My guess is that it’s been a long time since the engine has spun free And been pieced together. Any help on the make/model would be appreciated. And any suggestions on whether a restoration seems practical, would be appreciated as well.

Thank you!
Matt
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Looks Like a Fairbanks Morse Z
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It looks like my Fairbanks Morse.
5.75" bore
8" stroke
28" flywheels
Type Z
7.5 Hp
550 rpm

In Tucson there is a club/organization called Antique Power, if you are close check them out.

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Hey guys, thanks for the help! I still haven’t found one with the enclosed gear box online.

Chris, do you happen to have any pictures of yours?

Also, what are some great places to to get replacement parts?

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3 hp Z
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Hit and Miss Enterprises should have parts.
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Hit & Miss Enterprises
P.O. Box 157 - 4462 Montgomery Rd. - Orwell, OH 44076
PH: (440) 272-5335 FAX: (440) 272-5333
Mon-Fri 9AM-5:00PM (EST) Sat. No regular hours. Drop-ins*Best to call first.
No Sunday's or Holidays Please
E-mail: sales@hitnmiss.com **** Web page: www.hitnmiss.com

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Right on, I appreciate the help.

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I will attempt to post photos. The engine and hoist weigh about 3000 pounds.
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That's cool!
...and heavy.
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Wow, massive engine. Of Course restoration is practical! Maybe practical is the wrong word. But old barn finds are always great fun to discover and return to their former glory. So... Go for it! Actually I like to see old equipment like this restored and placed back into service, doing something. Driving a replica belt system for example and powering an old lathe or camelback drill press. or powering other equipment such as a cable car system around your yard. Great fun! :D

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Looks like a crack in the head. But cracks in cast iron can be brazed. Usually have to knock it out, grind the surface to fresh clean metal and fill the larger crack with brass. It would have to be far worse condition that that one to not be worth repairing. But even then, most anything is rebuildable. If the piston is stuck, heavy plate of steel can be drilled and bolted on with a grease zerk in it, push it out with grease gun. If it's pitted too bad, rebore it and get an oversize piston. It's not hard to cast a new one if needed even. I'm fixin to manufacture my own custom "old" engines from scratch. I have everything needed to do it except time. And I'll find that as time goes on. If it needs a bunch of valve control parts, a forge and hammer and some scrap steel would come in handy. Rods and pivots and levers can be fun to make.
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