{"id":347,"date":"2015-01-01T16:32:56","date_gmt":"2015-01-01T16:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347"},"modified":"2015-02-11T00:12:56","modified_gmt":"2015-02-11T00:12:56","slug":"rumely-faulk-dynamo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347","title":{"rendered":"Rumely-Falk Dynamo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-347 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?attachment_id=323'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dcp_5409-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-323\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-323'>\n\t\t\t\t3 HP Falk Sideshaft Engine w\/ Rumely Dynamo\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?attachment_id=324'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dcp_5410-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?attachment_id=325'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" 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class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?attachment_id=330'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dcp_5416-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?attachment_id=331'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dcp_5424-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h1>SOLD<\/h1>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Falk 3 HP<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> volume governed sideshaft\u00a0engine\u00a01910-1912 or there\u00a0after. This Falk engine tag reads: The Falk Co. Milwaukee Licensed under SECOR-HIGGINS System\u00a0of Oil Combustion Kerosene Engines 1907\u00a0 Engine # A 987 3 HP 560 RPM.\u00a0Rumley\u00a0started building Falk engines in 1912 and\u00a0at some point before 1915 the engines were re named\u00a0 Rumley \/ Falk. The engine is igniter fired, has a fuel pump, both valves are driven from cams on the side shaft, the governor is also on the sideshaft,\u00a0cooled from the cooling tank and sitting on its original wood skid.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Dynamo is belt driven from the engines flywheel. It is also high quality with the bearings being lubricated by the oil contained in reservoirs located below the bearings.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The original switch board is mounted on the sidewall of the trailer, beside this is an up to date fully fused electrical panel. The original panel reads: Rumely Automatic Switchboard\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pats. pending by the W. L. Co.\u00a0 Size 1,500\u00a0\/ Volts 110 (DC)\u00a0 Plant #150\u00a0\u00a0 Serial #2067\u00a0 Rumely Products Co. Laporte Ind.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This Falk engine, cooling tank,\u00a0dynamo, Rumely\u00a0 switchboard and wooden skid\u00a0were installed near the Chattahoochee river\u00a0for home electrical\u00a0power\u00a0on an Omaha Georgia Cotton\u00a0Plantation, some time around 1910.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I had this Falk \/ Dynamo project ongoing at my shop for several years before completion in 2008. The decision was made to use up to date control equipment to make sure this power plant could be operated safely. The engine was restored\u00a0 using a new fuel tank which is mounted in the engines base. Most of\u00a0the lubricators are \u00a0Lunkenheimer. The original cooling tower was restored and a lid added. The cooling\u00a0water does not have to be drained when traveling to and from shows during\u00a0the summer months. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To start the engine:\u00a0see instructions in the photos. After the engine starts, the\u00a0Dynamo is changed from starting to maintaining a proper charge level in the batteries and\u00a0illuminates the ceiling lights in the trailer. The batteries are mounted in the floor with easy access from inside the trailer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Homesteader &#8220;Hercules&#8221; trailer was last tagged in 2014 and was kept inside when not at shows. Interior measures 5&#8242; 8&#8243;x 12&#8242;, overall length is 16&#8242;\u00a0and the trailer\u00a0ball size\u00a0is 2 5\/16&#8243;. The doors are 6&#8242;, walls are paneled,\u00a0tire size ST 205\/75R15 with tandem torque flex axles, E-Z lube hubs and 4 wheel brakes + new spare tire and wheel. The estimated weight for this complete outfit is 2,280#. Weighed at our local quarry December, 2014. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">SOLD<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled\"><div class=\"robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon-text sd-sharing\"><h3 class=\"sd-title\">Share this:<\/h3><div class=\"sd-content\"><ul><li class=\"share-facebook\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-facebook-347\" class=\"share-facebook sd-button share-icon\" href=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347&amp;share=facebook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Facebook\" ><span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\" class=\"sharing-anchor sd-button share-more\"><span>More<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"sharing-hidden\"><div class=\"inner\" style=\"display: none;\"><ul><li class=\"share-reddit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-reddit sd-button share-icon\" href=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347&amp;share=reddit\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Reddit\" ><span>Reddit<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-tumblr\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-tumblr sd-button share-icon\" href=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347&amp;share=tumblr\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Tumblr\" ><span>Tumblr<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><li class=\"share-pinterest\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-pinterest-347\" class=\"share-pinterest sd-button share-icon\" href=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347&amp;share=pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Pinterest\" ><span>Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-print\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-print sd-button share-icon\" href=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to print\" ><span>Print<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><li class=\"share-twitter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-twitter-347\" class=\"share-twitter sd-button share-icon\" href=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347&amp;share=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Twitter\" ><span>Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-linkedin\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-linkedin-347\" class=\"share-linkedin sd-button share-icon\" href=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347&amp;share=linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on LinkedIn\" ><span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><li class=\"share-pocket\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-pocket sd-button share-icon\" href=\"http:\/\/schollengineshop.com\/?p=347&amp;share=pocket\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Pocket\" ><span>Pocket<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-email\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-email sd-button share-icon\" href=\"mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Rumely-Falk%20Dynamo&body=http%3A%2F%2Fschollengineshop.com%2F%3Fp%3D347&share=email\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to email a link to a friend\" data-email-share-error-title=\"Do you have email set up?\" data-email-share-error-text=\"If you&#039;re having problems sharing via email, you might not have email set up for your browser. 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