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Later model, condenser-cooled Fairbanks-Morse "Z"-probably from an oil field application? Parts shouldn't be a problem, they made a million of them...not really rare or collectible, but probably a good engine for the purpose...sorry to hear about your Dad, it's not an easy thing to deal w...

BTW, The only info I found on the data plate was the disp.@ 118ci, And the rpm @ 350 to 700. Also, I found a number stamped in the top of the crankcase???? K2E25220.

Pops has the beginnings of Alzheimers. So I'm always looking for projects that he and I can do together and keep his mind active.I found this and was wanting some info on it. Value, Difficulty of rebuilding, Availability of parts etc. Thanks. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x175/pns112500/1364077...

Be sure to take pics so we can see.

hammermill wrote:you are going to have to sharpen the question to a finer point. what type of rcvr a ak, a soumi, a cemte,m14, etc

Bren for myself. I'm getting a mill up and running to make Reweld jigs. Next will be a DPM or RPD, Or maybe an MG 42/53.

How bout you?

Yay, Nay? Thinking about it?

Replace them. Nothing worse than having one go out on ya on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.

When the spindle binds up before going all the way down, the spring is either too short from having been broken and repaired or it is wound too tight. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the spring is only supposed to be wound tight enough to keep the spindle from dropping on its own, not tight enou...

Phillip, Your quill spring has nothing to do with your clutch adjustment....the only thing you'll find on the right side of the machine is the spring assembly. The expoded views in the manual should get you through the reassembly of the feed clutch. Your machine doesn't want grease anywhere. The fe...

The first question is what kind of mill you got? If you don't have the power or rigidity to run a face mill, then one isn't going to do you any good. Fly cutter is good for a fine finish, but is slower due to only one cutting edge. Face mill goes much faster and works fine for most things you would...

I was attempting to adjust the Feed Control Lever "pop out point" After I read the Manual I found out how to do it correctly (Go Figure Huh?). While attempting to adjust the collet with the set screw, My adjuster tool slipped and knocked off the E Clip holding the Overload Clutch Trip Leve...

TOUCHDOWN!!!!! There was a a combination of problems going on. First was operator error. Second was dried up grease/oil/gunk. And third was a burr on the Bearing sleeve. I have a new problem That I will start a new thread for. You guys are GREAT! Thanks again for all who helped. Special thanks to Ke...