3 Cylinder Fairbanks Model

[cfellows]

Well, it's all back together and touched up. Model of 1910 Fairbanks 3 cylinder, 80 HP stationary engine. Bore and stroke are 3/4" x 7/8". Here's the video of the finished engine.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXu_Y41hsRo[/ame]

I'm struck by how much it sounds like a diesel, especially in the mid range RPM.

Chuck

 

[aarggh]

That is simply an amazing job you've done there Chuck! Beautiful engine mate!

cheers, Ian

 

[Lawijt]

What a great runner. No words for it & that on such a short time....
Now you build the same , but running on diesel wright???

 

[moya034]

I really dig this engine! Great work! You build thread was great and well documented.

 

[gbritnell]

Mighty fine work on the Fairbanks Chuck. It's always interesting to see your builds come to a great finish. The sound is super.
gbritnell

 

[ozzie46]

Really great job here Chuck. And in such a short time too.
you must not sleep much.

Ron

 

[johnny1320]

Nice work Chuck! Love color choice, I didn't realize how big the original engine was 11"x13" bore and stroke and it only made 80hp, must have been low rpm with massive torque.
Cheers
John

 

[Niceonetidy]

Well done Chuck, great job, and runs nice too,

Keep up the good work,

Kind regards

Colin

 

[ShopShoe]

Well Done! Great Sound.

I've seen and heard a full-sized one and you nailed the experience.

It cries out for a matching generator (whoops, "dynamo").

--ShopShoe

 

[larry1]

Chuck, great job,great sound. larry1

 

[idahoan]

Great job on the Fairbanks Chuck!

Dave

 

[Fluffy]

G'Day Chuck,
Excellent workmanship on your engine.
I am amazed how quickly you have built it from the time of your first post on the engine. Looks & sounds great.
Regards,
Don.

 

[Herbiev]

Just awesome Chuck.

 

[Septic]

Elegant and beautifully voiced engine...

 

[Dmurphree]

Looks GREAT!!!!Good Job.

Murf

 

[canadianhorsepower]

great work .....as usual
and the sound is awsomeThm:

 

[jwcnc1911]

Fantastic Chuck! Impressive as always.

Man the sound of this engine is superb!

 

[kadora]

Hat off chuck

 

[mnay]

Chuck,
Was that your own design or did you build from someones plan.
Castings or barstock?
Beautiful engine and great sound.
You sure get a lot accomplished in a short time. I have been working on the same engine for a couple of years now, but finally am getting close.

Mike

 

[cfellows]

Chuck,
Was that your own design or did you build from someones plan.
Castings or barstock?
Beautiful engine and great sound.
You sure get a lot accomplished in a short time. I have been working on the same engine for a couple of years now, but finally am getting close.

Mike

Thanks, Mike, that was my own design, although I did reference some other drawings to get the right proportions.

Chuck