Smallest Fairbanks is a ZC52. Previous Fairbanks engines are also ZC series engines. ZC52 has 52 cubits and could pull small pumpjacks. It is basically a 3hp hopper cooled engine modified for radiator cooling. Oilfield engines like the ZC series would be fitted with a Murphey Saftey oil switch. If oil pressure was lost the engine magneto would ground out. The little ZC52 is a rare one. Our local oilwell engine rebuilder had one he restored. AL
Yes the Bolens should have brought more. I like the oddball stuff that MTD was cool too. None were prepared to run. The auctioneer stated they didn't have time but I'm sure they would have easily. Thanks for the comment Jim. It really helps my channel!
Smaller Fairbanks is 118 cubits. Most of the oilwells in this oil patch had 118 engines. A few Wittes and a big Atlas on a neighbor's well. That engine had a 5 inch straight pipe. It could bark very loud. AL
Good eye spotting the engine drip oiler! I've told my boys the treasures could be in the bottom of a box or toolbox so dig down 😊. AL B.
Sage advice! Look, and look again! Thanks Al!
Smallest Fairbanks is a ZC52. Previous Fairbanks engines are also ZC series engines. ZC52 has 52 cubits and could pull small pumpjacks. It is basically a 3hp hopper cooled engine modified for radiator cooling. Oilfield engines like the ZC series would be fitted with a Murphey Saftey oil switch. If oil pressure was lost the engine magneto would ground out. The little ZC52 is a rare one. Our local oilwell engine rebuilder had one he restored. AL
Thanks for posting
Just no value in them newer no-name garden tractors
Surprised the bolens didn't bring more though
Yes the Bolens should have brought more. I like the oddball stuff that MTD was cool too. None were prepared to run. The auctioneer stated they didn't have time but I'm sure they would have easily. Thanks for the comment Jim. It really helps my channel!
Smaller Fairbanks is 118 cubits. Most of the oilwells in this oil patch had 118 engines. A few Wittes and a big Atlas on a neighbor's well. That engine had a 5 inch straight pipe. It could bark very loud. AL
There's nothing like the sound of a hit and miss engine but I'll bet that sounded impressive!
@@WoodyFixit The ZC's were throttle governed but would coast when the pump counterweights were at the top of their rotation. AL.
Witte radiator cooled engine is from an oilwell pumpjack. AL
I love you sharing your bits of knowledge.
Fairbanks rad cooled is also a former pumpjack engine. 208 cubits.AL