[SEL] New Iron Find

[FRM8198 at aol.com]

While at the Ag Expo in Tulare, I met a friend who told me that he  knew 
where I could get a couple of engines.  Of course, I had to go see  them.  One is 
a Fairbanks Morse Type Z, Style C, 2½ HP.  The other is  also a Fairbanks 
Morse.  This latter one came from the Taft oil fields  several years ago.  From 
looking at Wendel's, this engine appears to be a  Type ZC which has an enclosed 
crankcase and a place to install a radiator and  fan (these items are 
missing).  I would estimate the HP to be in the 7 - 10  HP range.  This engine also 
has a clutch vee belt four  sheaves pulley.  On the inside of the left flywheel 
(looking forward  from the rear) there is a vee belt pulley.  I think is the 
pulley that  was used to turn the fan.  The carburetor is missing but, the 
seller  tells me that LPG carburetor is available with purchase of the engine.   
Both engines are free and the mags are on the engines.
The question is how desirable is the Model ZC?  Remember I  have to have a 
good reason to convince the wife.  

Francis Maciel
Santa Maria, CA