[SEL] Wow ! Quite a find.

[Elden DuRand]

Ralph:

I suppose you could say that your F-M 2-cycle railcar engine is a bit like a Maytag "motor" on steroids.  :-)

I don't think I've ever seen an F-M railcar engine.

Take care - Elden
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>  Behalf Of Ralph Holt
> Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 03:19 PM
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> Subject: Re: [SEL] Wow ! Quite a find.

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> I do have a Fairbanks Morse rail road motorcar 
> engine with a steam condenser, 2 stroke, 8-14 HP, 
> 4 3/4" bore X 4 3/4" stroke with 24" flywheels 
> that I'm trying to restore. What I'm going to do 
> about the worn rod bearing has me stumped right now.
> 
>  
> 
> I know how much everyone here just loves a nice 
> stinky 2 stroke engine. :)