Fairbanks Morse Hoist
Manufactured by
Fairbanks Morse
Beloit, Wisconsin, USA
Year 1910
Engine:
1 Cylinder
Originally ran on gas but was converted to propane, due to a missing gasoline carburetor.
8 3/8 Bore, 14" Stroke
Piston Displacement of 771 cu. in
15 horsepower at 350 RPM
Flywheel 56"
The hoist has a wood cone-clutch and wood brake liner.
History:
The engine was used at the descanso gold mine for many years. The operator would use a stand pipe with red arrows to indicate stops at different elevations in the mine.
Donated by Percy Goodwin co.
Restored By Clair Tietsort
Year 1910
Engine:
1 Cylinder
Originally ran on gas but was converted to propane, due to a missing gasoline carburetor.
8 3/8 Bore, 14" Stroke
Piston Displacement of 771 cu. in
15 horsepower at 350 RPM
Flywheel 56"
The hoist has a wood cone-clutch and wood brake liner.
History:
The engine was used at the descanso gold mine for many years. The operator would use a stand pipe with red arrows to indicate stops at different elevations in the mine.
Donated by Percy Goodwin co.
Restored By Clair Tietsort
