Pumping units are all over the Southern Illinois oilfield, so this is a common sight for me. Much of the country does not have oil wells putting away, so I thought it would be good to share one with the True Blue vistiors. That is a Fairbanks-Morse 208 engine, and it burns gas from the well head. These engines have a closed crankcase, with a splash oil system, and Timken roller bearings instead of the plain babbit bearings you see at antique engine shows. The radiator on top of the cooling tank serves as a condenser for the coolant that boils off. The pumper (person who checks the well every day) checks the oil and antifreeze as part of his routine every day.
I am an employee of D&D Repair Service in Mount Carmel, Illinois. I believe we are one of the very few left who service, repair, and complete rebuild 208 motors. We also do the other sizes of motors Fairbanks Morse produced. If anyone needs parts, repairs, or rebuilds feel free to give us a call.
I am an employee of D&D Repair Service in Mount Carmel, Illinois. I believe we are one of the very few left who service, repair, and complete rebuild 208 motors. We also do the other sizes of motors Fairbanks Morse produced. If anyone needs parts, repairs, or rebuilds feel free to give us a call.
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