1905 Fairbanks Morse open gear

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Well I went and looked at the F.M. and bought it. Looks complete but rusty, all apart in a box.Only 3 good wheel sections and two tailvanes in fair condition one is off the original 1893. Another project for winter.

[CTXmiller]

Congratulations.

[DennisT]

Good report. Will watch for more........

[mtblah]

another great find .

[windybob]

Hey Dan when I get ready to work mine over, I may holler at you for pictures and measurements. It's the same one right?

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Bob your gear box is earlier than mine but I have sections of the wheel and the tailvane that went to your mill. Your mill is from 1893-1904. Pretty RARE.

[windybob]

ok sounds good. I think I have a tail, but no wheel sections. In fact I think I have re-done the tail. I also have what remains of the wood pitman. You can see it in the picture. Glad we have saved a couple of goodie mills.

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Here's a pic of my pitman arm

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[windybob]

wow that's in great shape.

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Got the main frame cleaned up and painted. Has replaceable half bearings which seem to be in good shape. Interesting thing the bull gear only has a bearing on the one end and the end that doesn't isn't wore at all.

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