[SEL] Fairbank Morse Z Style D (ShoeBox) Info Needed
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FRM8198 at aol.com
Mon Feb 21 18:17:18 PST 2005
Hi,
I finally got around to disassemble the stuck Fairbank Morse Z Style D
(ShoeBox) engine. When the crankcase cover was removed, it was apparent that
water had gotten into the crankcase. I removed the crankshaft and surprise to
find that the large main bearing journal was blue as if no oil was available to
lubricate this moving part. The piston was not stuck and I was able to move
it back and forth. However, when I started to inspect the crankshaft timing
gear, the real bad news revealed itself. Timing gear has several teeth
missing. I am not familiar with this engine and it appears that the crankshaft,
flywheel, and this defective timing gear are all one piece. Counter weights
are bolted to the crankshaft journals. I don't see how this crankshaft
assembly can be disassembled any further. I hope I am wrong. Can some of the
Fairbank Morse Z Style D (ShoeBox) experts help me?
Thanks,
Francis Maciel
Santa Maria, CA
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