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Need Help Identifying
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:28 am
by seager
I recently joined this group so if I am not following proper protocols let me know.
I recently purchased my father’s farm and was trying to identify his old windmill. I was unable to find any markings other than these attached in the pictures. Anyone familiar with these markings I would appreciate any information on what windmill manufacturer would have used them. Hard to read but markings are OK90 and OK11. They were located on the main arm area. Sorry for my lack of information/knowledge.
Re: Need Help Identifying
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2025 7:14 am
by mtblah
Steve , welcome , if you post a photo of the complete motor , helmet , tail , fan , it will be easily identifyable , thanks . tower also .
Re: Need Help Identifying
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:17 pm
by seager
Thank you. I will post more photos soon to help with the identification.
Re: Need Help Identifying
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:50 pm
by windybob
Challenge Co made an OK mill. Don't know if thats relatable, but yes, more pictures would help.
Re: Need Help Identifying
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:52 pm
by windybob
I think it was Challenge...Yes, I am questioning myself.
Re: Need Help Identifying
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2025 5:58 pm
by mtblah
Windy , the mind is a terrable thing to waste !

Re: Need Help Identifying
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2025 7:23 pm
by rockislandnut
Looks similar to my Flint and Walling just different letters ahead of the numbers. Maybe indicating a different size mill.
Re: Need Help Identifying
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:56 am
by CTXmiller
The Flint & Walling 8’ Steel Star direct stroke has those OK part #s.
Re: Need Help Identifying
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:59 am
by Windcatcher530 Dan
I think you might have a F and W model 13. More pics will help!!
Re: Need Help Identifying
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2025 4:51 pm
by CTXmiller
I’m still leaning towards a F&W 8’ Steel Star direct stroke as the “crank wheel” is OK90 and the “lower guide” is OK11. If the main casting is OK1, I’d be convinced based upon a parts list, but additional photos would be helpful.
10’ parts prefix = AK
12’ = BK
14’ = C
16’ = D