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gerald
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Username: gerald

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Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 11:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am having a hard time finding pictures or info on the Fairbanks Morse type CO 45 HP, 400 RPM, Oil Engine. I need a better library or something. I know this engine exist because I removed a data plate off of a blob of rusty iron sticking out of the ground near some water. I am presently trying to get permision to dig it up. I hope to have a photo in the next few weeks of the top of the cylinders. I hope someone can show me a photo or drawing or give me a reference to where there might be another like it. This has turned out to be a little more difficult than the previous antiques I have pursued. Thank you in advance for your help.
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jb_castagnos
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Post Number: 297
Registered: 07-2002


Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 06:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The book Fairbanks Morse,100 Years of engine Technology list the CO, page 44. It says it was the marine equivalent of the FM Y, introduced in 1913. I don't have a way to scan it here, if you can't find more let me know and I'll try to get it done for you.
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gerald
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Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 10:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thank you friend, I will see if I can find that book. Hopefully someone will know of another motor or a manual somewhere.
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larry_from_maryland
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Registered: 07-2003


Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I would think you could find a manuel for the Y engines. I have seen them a few times and the engines were popular as large stationary power in mills. The manuel might be a little pricey.
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john_y
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Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 12:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am currently restoring a Fairbanks Morse Model CO marine oil engine. 3 cylinder, 75 HP, direct reversing.It is a hulking 8500 lbs.of good old American Iron. There were a number of different cyl. bore sizes, 8 X 10, 8.5 x 10, 10.5 x 12, 14 x 18 over the production life of the engine, 1913-1925. They are very rare now as I suspect that the ravages of salt water cooling and the low power to weight condemed them to the scrap man.
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robertholcomb9
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Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 02:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

where are you located at there was one up here in the seattle washington U.S.A. area but i lost track of it thanks bob...
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gerald
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Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 09:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am located in the south Louisiana region. I checked on the engine this week after not having been there for a couple of years and found that it is now under the grass and it is in about four inches of water so I will need to wait until the water is down in winter. I am still working on permision to dig. I remember seeing a handle that looked similar to the brake handle on a model T sticking out near the cyliders. I have been looking at the different models that it might be and they all appear to have a lot of mass. I may need a really strong sky hook to get it up. Thanks for the notes guys, I appreciate the interest. If I can get a pictures and info of an engine that meets the same data plate specs, I will be able to plan more accuratly what I will need to get it out of the ground. Good to hear from someone.
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john_y
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Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Bob, I am located just north of you, in Victoria, B.C., my engine was in storage for many years & was supposed to go to a Provincial Transportation Museum. It was finally disposed of and I bought it. The hope is to get her running again. I will try and upload a pic.FM Model CO  Oil Engine
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rholcomb
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Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 04:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

is that Chillawack???? looks familiar
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john_y
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Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Friday, October 26, 2007 - 11:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes, It is Chillawack, I bought the engine from them as it was surplus to there needs. My understanding is that the BC Transportation Museum gave it to them many years ago.
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rholcomb
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Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 12:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

gerald, if you click on my user name you should get my e-mail address i have scanned a pdf file of a fairbanks c-o brochure ,anybody else want a copy feel free to ask for one bob...
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gerald
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Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 07:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks guys. This is my Data Plate. I found a serial number chart on the internet but this one did not seem to have enough numbers. There does seem to be a very slight impresion of a four after the zero.
Data Plate
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john_y
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Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 05:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here is a scan of my Data plate, differant style than Geralds.FM model CO Data plate

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