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Our local fire department is selling this old fire pump. It is a Fairbanks Morse Model Z, 7.5 HP with a Fairbanks-Morse Typhoon Pump 5000 GPH, 100 psi. It last ran about 5 years ago. I turned it over the other night. It is not seized. More pics and info here...

For those that don't frequent PM, I have the following posted for sale there: http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/tooling-parts-accessories-sale-wanted/sale-lathe-dogs-rocker-toolpost-forged-toolholders-201819 Andrew

Hi All, I am doing some work on my mini-mill and need to know some specs on the thread at the top of the spindle. (The nut that holds the spindle together.) I've measured the OD to be 27mm and thread pitch to be 1.5mm. From what I've found on the web, this looks to be correct. I am making a...

I posted this to the Antique section on PM, but thought I'd try here as well... I am looking for ideas on where to advertise an old fire pump... http://firefighternation.com/photo/albums/old-fire-pump It starts, and pumps water, but just doesn't meet our needs any more. I'm not a big fan of...

Foozer's post on converting to DC (http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=4210.0) reminded me of a website I found with lots of info on AC & DC Motors. http://www.sea.siemens.com/step/downloads.html I've downloaded the PDF files and refer to them often. They don't help with...

Hi all, I've been lurking for awhile, as most of us do at the beginning. Currently (trying) farming in Manitoba, Canada. North of Brandon for those that know the area. I have an interest in all things mechanical. Haven't decided for sure on building an engine yet, but then again, some of...