[SEL] Fairbanks T

[Dave Ernst]

Elden,
Now that you've brought up the oiler question, and thanks to Jeff Allen for 
his input, I think the double oilers were original.  Reading the 
instructions posted by Jeff, I read these engines had an option called 
"centrifigal crank pin oiler". When that is ordered there is an additional 
(third)oiler on the left side of the block by the crank with a hole through 
the side cover plate that the tubing from the oiler passes thru to drip oil 
on the crank pin. Mine has the hole, right angle bracket, tubing and a 1/4" 
pipe fitting for an oiler. According to the instructions with this option 
the crankcase was dry and the oil was wasted.
Any thoughts?
As far as the tag, it's original.  A friend near me has an 1908 version, but 
his tag doesn't have the serial number on it.
I also have pictures of a Jack owned by a fellow in the SF bay area that has 
a handhole on each end of the crankcase. Wonder what that means?
As for your water tank pic's please post them to me.
Thanks,
Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elden DuRand" <edurand at mchsi.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 6:07 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Fairbanks T


> Dave:
>
> Nice job!
>
> How did you get such a neat job on the black background for the name tag. 
> It's not original (as far as I know) but looks GREAT!
>
> Also, yours is the first Jack of All Trades I've ever seen that has two 
> cylinder oilers.
>
> 'Ya think you have enough piston rings on that thing??????!!!!!!    :-) 
> You may want to get some original width rings.  I'd be concerned about 
> cylinder wear.
>
> Instead of knurling (it could damage the piston), consider having it spray 
> welded and ground to size.   Mine had a LOT of piston slap, too, before I 
> put the original jug and piston back on it.
>
> I've got some photos of 2 HP Jacks with the cooling tanks in place, 
> stencilled lettering and all.  I also have a dimensioned drawing of a tank 
> for a 2 HP.  Let me know if you want 'em and I'll privately email them as 
> attachments.
>
> Take care - Elden
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand/
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
>> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com]On
>>  Behalf Of Dave Ernst
>> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 04:30 PM
>> To: The SEL email discussion list
>> Subject: [SEL] Fairbanks T
>>
>>
>> Well, the engine is done and running altho it has
>> one hell of a piston slap,
>> so I'll probably knurl the piston skirt.
>> Meanwhile I am looking for good pictures of an
>> original water tank so I can
>> make on as close to original as possible, ie;
>> rivet size and spacing, top &
>> side seams whether folded or lapped, style of
>> outlet fittings, ect.
>> Know of any?
>> Comments on the name tag? John Hall likes it.....
>>
>> Pics
>>
>> http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=30095
>> 45&a=32514163&vt=vp
>>
>> Dave
>
>
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