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Happy 104th birthday to my dads 40HP Fairbanks take apart gas engine! This has been an ongoing project for him for the last 3 years or so. When he got it it was a rusted mass of iron. It was flown out of the mountains of California in 2009 by helicopter, one of only a couple large take apart's known to exist. The engine was built so it comes apart into bits that weigh no more than 300 pounds so it could be packed into the mine on mules. Its been a labor of love for him to bring this monster back to life and he finished it up just in time for its 104th birthday! This is one of many of his large Fairbanks collection that encompass engines ranging from 1/2 HP to 60 HP. He also has many large tractors and engines from other makers.
Some pictures along the way.
Some pictures along the way.