FORM 8-K
                                CURRENT REPORT

                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, DC 20549

    Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                               October 10, 1996  




                             ZURN INDUSTRIES, INC.


                                                                 IRS Employer
    State of                      Commission                    Identification
  Incorporation                   File Number                       Number    
  Pennsylvania                      1-5502                       25-1040754


                                  Address and
                               Telephone Number
                                One Zurn Place
                           Erie, Pennsylvania  16505
                                 814-452-2111




        



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ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS

The Company's news release dated October 10, 1996 announcing the intent to
sell its power systems construction and equipment supply businesses is
incorporated herein by reference.


                                  SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                                ZURN INDUSTRIES, INC.



October 10, 1996                                /s/ John E. Rutzler III
                                                John E. Rutzler III
                                                Vice President-Controller


                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

20  Other Documents or Statements to Security Holders
    News Release dated October 10, 1996























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