[SEL] FM Mdl Z Style C 3HP

Jim Jirik jimjirik at earthlink.net
Mon Mar 14 14:23:49 PST 2005


I'm new to this so maybe you can help me further.  I thought it was bent,
but also thought it would be pretty hard to bend a shaft that big.  It
wobbles enough that the engine doesn't sit still when it's running.  How
does one go about straightening the shaft??????  

Jim


> [Original Message]
> From: Reg Ingold <randmingold at hotkey.net.au>
> To: The SEL email discussion list <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Date: 3/15/2005 2:07:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] FM Mdl Z Style C 3HP
>
> Without seeing it, I think the shaft may be bent. It happened to a LOT of
> old engines. Not too hard to straighten though. A fair amount of slack on
a
> bearing still wont show up as a wobble on the wheel.
> Reg & Marg Ingold.
> Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
> randmingold at hotkey.net.au
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Jirik" <jimjirik at earthlink.net>
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> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 1:39 AM
> Subject: RE: [SEL] FM Mdl Z Style C 3HP
>
>
> > Can someone help me with some information on this engine I just bought.
> > It's a FM Mdl Z Style C 3HP self oiling engine.  One of the, I think
it's
> > called,
> > babbit bearings is worn and lets the left side fly wheel wobble.  I can
> > move the
> > crank in the bearing slightly by hand.  Is there anywhere I can go to
get
> a
> > replacement
> > bearing for this?
> >
> > Also, if anyone has a manual in electronic form that would be greatly
> > appreciated as well.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim Jirik
> > Bonner Springs, KS
> > jimjirik at earthlink.net
> >
> >
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