[SEL] Fairbanks Morse model 47 questions

[Arnie Fero]

Hi David,

Have you seen this video clip of the one at Coolspring?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocugWirGSGA

See ya,  Arnie

On Mon, February 8, 2010 5:59 pm, David Myers wrote:
> Hi guys,
> After  a long absence I just had to come back to ask a few questions from the
> experts.  You see, I'm involved in restoring (more like un-mothballing) a couple of
> Fairbanks Morse model 47 diesels.  These are the big ones, 14"x18".  One is a
> single 75hp and right beside it is a double 150hp both direct coupled to
> alternators.  They are in their original positions in a powerhouse here in SW
> Michigan.  Our intent is to get them fully functional, powering various decorative
> lighting at a restored amusement park/museum.
> We have found a wealth of information on everything except the engines and
> associated parts, thus the questions.
> Does anyone have any knowledge on the 47's?  There are manuals and all sorts of
> information on the model 'Y's but I haven't found anything on the 47's.  In fact the
> only other one I have any knowledge of is at Coolspring Power Museum.  I sent an
> e-mail to them for help this weekend.