Fairbanks Morse Z 3hp

Still a newbie to this hobby having got my first engine, a Lister B16, last summer. Now I’m on to number two. This is my Fairbanks Morse Z 3hp. Think it’s a 1917, low tension, rotary mag, throttle governed. I bought it as a good runner not really needing anything doing. Hope to pick up a suitable pump to run off it sometime. Would also like to make the trolley steerable.

Not the best pic. Will add more in better light sometime and maybe a running video if I can work out how!  

Nice one

Nice looking engine!

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Nice engine that, wouldn't mind one of those myself. Did they make a lightweight version for us older folk?

Pete.

Foden wrote:Nice engine that, wouldn't mind one of those myself.  Did they make a lightweight version for us older folk?

Pete.

Wasn't that the ZD?

StuartTurnerSteve wrote:

Foden wrote:Nice engine that, wouldn't mind one of those myself.  Did they make a lightweight version for us older folk?

Pete.

Wasn't that the ZD?

Actually I was hoping they had made one from plastic and alloy!

Pete.

Foden wrote:Nice engine that, wouldn't mind one of those myself.  Did they make a lightweight version for us older folk?

Pete.

Maybe seek out its little brother the 1 1/2 hp Z. Not sure what that weighs in at, but should be quite a bit less than this one, which I believe to 220-240kg on the trolley.

Foden wrote:Nice engine that, wouldn't mind one of those myself.  Did they make a lightweight version for us older folk?

Pete.

I've just sold my 3hp 'Z' too heavy for my old legs

Garak wrote:

Foden wrote:Nice engine that, wouldn't mind one of those myself.  Did they make a lightweight version for us older folk?

Pete.

I've just sold my 3hp 'Z' too heavy for my old legs

Strange how engines put on weight over the years isn't it? That's why I have sold both my Lister twin head shearing set and the Wolseley WD2 with milking machine set up. There could be more getting moved on in the New Year.

Pete.

Beware..this hobby is addictive.. it starts off with one, then a couple more , then before you know it your off to the doctors for help with your problem... Nice engine fella..

mike d wrote:Beware..this hobby is addictive.. it starts off with one, then a couple more , then before you know it your off to the doctors for help with your problem... Nice engine fella..

Thanks. Yes, I already realise there is no escaping the slippery slope. I’m already thinking that I need a hit and miss to keep this one company!

Now I know your in trouble, hit n miss are getting expensive. I’ve been down sizing to smaller engines, as my health isn’t great. I’m not giving the hobby up just getting smaller more manageable engines that I can move about easily. Used to be fine why the kids were younger and coming to the shows, but that was years ago. They now have families of their own and haven’t got must time or interest in them.

All I can say stunning engine
RichieR