Unkown Fairbanks Morse

[Tom Crenshaw]

I recently bought a F-M engine(I think) and dont know which one it is .I want to use this engine to pull a cane mill(9inch) I was told that it is a 1927 model but the guy had less knowledge than I do.I have restored a IH la 1 1/2-2 1/2 and a couple of tractors.But I am totally clueless about other brands.This engine runs but it needs some TLC to make it right to be used.I am not interested in making a "show stopper" just a dependable every day runner that will be worked. The engine has a 4 1/2 bore and 6 in stroke and has 520635 stamped on top of the hopper at the front..any help would be appreciated ...Thanks

[Ray Cardoza]

Looks to be a 3hp fairbanksmorse Z.

[Ray Cardoza]

Looks to be built around 1922. heres a link for the serial #

http://www.popengines.com/F-M.html

[Todd Hodges]

its a 3hp ZC fairbanks morse

[Chris J]

A ZC would have an enclosed crankcase an no greese cups on the main or rod bearings, So it must not be a ZC.

[Bill Decker]

It's a model Z.

[Tom Crenshaw]

I would like to thank all of you for your help!!!I now have a parts and operation manual on the way from Hit and Miss...This is one great grup of people always ready to help a new commer out....Thanks to you all who share their knowledge with us dummies

[Chris P]

Howdy Tom, found some info that might come in handy for 1918 the type z engines sold for $66 and $119 of throttling governor design these engines were well adapted to kerosene and other low grade fuels. The low tension ignition was featured on early models using a sumter plugoscillator a combo mag and igniter.

CHRIS

[Tom Crenshaw]

I think i got a pretty good deal.I paid 200 for the engine and some old pieces from a farmall that i had repleced on my tractor.(broken and bent draw bar,old air filter bent almost beyond recognition and three head studs).The engine runs but needs some TLC..Thanks for the info,,,,Tom

[vern0n]

$200 with mag???? You got a deal there.