[SEL] FM Mdl Z Style C 3HP

[Gary Epps]

Hi Jim,

I have no experience with straightening crankshafts, but someone on the 
list,perhaps Ron Haskell, has some experience in this area, and I 
believe has pictures on his website.


Gary

Jim Jirik wrote:
> 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>
>>To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
>>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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