EXHIBIT 23 - CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 No. 33-19103 pertaining to the 1986 Stock Option Plan, the
Registration Statement on Form S-8 No. 33-30383 pertaining to the 1989
Directors Stock Option Plan, and the Registration Statement on Form S-8 No.
33-49224 pertaining to the 1991 Stock Option Plan of Zurn Industries, Inc. of
our report dated May 18, 1995 included in Item 8 with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule
incorporated by reference or included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Zurn Industries, Inc.

                             /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Erie, Pennsylvania
June 27, 1995




































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