Fairbanks Morse Model 45- rebuild
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:20 am
4" well drilled- Water table at 85-100'
32' tower
8' fan
I've had this mill for close to 10 years. Finally got my well drilled and tower installed and now it's time to rebuild the motor. I'm missing a couple of pieces- Governor spring and bushings, brake shoe and spring, wheel shaft oiler spring, oil pump lifter, bumper spring and bolt. The brake shoe and mechanism is the item I'm struggling with the most. My hub is 9" ID though and Dodge and Ford both had vehicles with 9" drum brakes so maybe I can make something work. The motor is actually pretty tight. Not much play in any part of it. I just need to source (or make) the missing parts, clean out all of the old oil/grease and the dirt-dauber nests, and get it set on top of the tower.
I'll try and document the process and post pictures. I've had a hard time finding much on the Model 45. I have a parts list and diagram, but I really want an exploded view. Hard to tell where a missing part is supposed to go. Maybe someone else can benefit from some of my pictures.
I do also need to source a pump, but I'm curious what diameter to go with, and I have two stroke lengths to play with on the motor. Too many variables- stroke, pump diameter, and my wind. Any advice on a pump that I won't regret?
32' tower
8' fan
I've had this mill for close to 10 years. Finally got my well drilled and tower installed and now it's time to rebuild the motor. I'm missing a couple of pieces- Governor spring and bushings, brake shoe and spring, wheel shaft oiler spring, oil pump lifter, bumper spring and bolt. The brake shoe and mechanism is the item I'm struggling with the most. My hub is 9" ID though and Dodge and Ford both had vehicles with 9" drum brakes so maybe I can make something work. The motor is actually pretty tight. Not much play in any part of it. I just need to source (or make) the missing parts, clean out all of the old oil/grease and the dirt-dauber nests, and get it set on top of the tower.
I'll try and document the process and post pictures. I've had a hard time finding much on the Model 45. I have a parts list and diagram, but I really want an exploded view. Hard to tell where a missing part is supposed to go. Maybe someone else can benefit from some of my pictures.
I do also need to source a pump, but I'm curious what diameter to go with, and I have two stroke lengths to play with on the motor. Too many variables- stroke, pump diameter, and my wind. Any advice on a pump that I won't regret?