[SEL] Fwd: Letter to the Editor - TOMM

[fero_ah at city-net.com]

Hi Rob,

You reminded me of an experience at the 1000 Engine Rally a few years ago.  A
mate had a "competition model" Fairbanks Morse engine that was in incredible
original condition.  I had never seen one that nice or complete before.  As we
talked, he lamented the fact that while the engine was OK, he couldn't wait to
get a decent brass oiler for it.  I told him he was nuts, and explained the
significance of the cheap steel oiler and how relatively rare they were in that
condition, etc.  Man he was chuffed.  I happened to be nearby and overheard him
explaining the "competition" features and going out of his way to point out the
steel oiler.  I think it had become his favorite engine.

See ya,  Arnie

Quoting Rob Skinner <rskinner at rustyiron.com>:

> You're right about the attention that foreign engines can get.  I  
> especially get a kick out of reading TOMM or SEM, and seeing the same  
> enthusiasm given toward nice local engines and common American  
> engines.  The same is true here.