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- Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
- Topic: Pulling a Dempster no 12 6" engine
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13
Re: Pulling a Dempster no 12 6" engine
We have pulled them before using the crosshead tie IF, IF the setscrews are tight, and they are threaded into the case properly. However, we usually pull the tail open and strap it to the outer band of the wheel, (by an arm) and go around under the pulleys in the back, and under the snout in the fro...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday
- Replies: 10
- Views: 137
Re: Happy Birthday
I think it's another one of those dastardly things the human race has to endure. These things pop up all the time it seems. I get a flu shot every year. Not the covid shot though. Will wait for a while and when they get it right, maybe I will. I did get other shots this year, one for pneumonia, one ...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
- Topic: Need a Fairbanks Morse WG drain plug bolt
- Replies: 5
- Views: 116
Re: Need a Fairbanks Morse WG drain plug bolt
Don't worry about it. The mistakes I've made makes yours look like a raging success.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:47 pm
- Forum: Projects - Windmill
- Topic: Stover model M
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3962
Re: Stover model M
I do believe that passes my color test. Yep.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
- Topic: Drawings to put together monitor 8ft hambone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 79
Re: Drawings to put together monitor 8ft hambone
here are some pics from a 6 footer. Should be the same for an 8 footer. Holler back with questions.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
- Topic: Babbit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 95
Re: Babbit
If it's a show mill, use tire weights. If it's a pumper, get some medium hard stuff. The more tin, the harder it is.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
- Topic: Axtell Windmill Co. History
- Replies: 15
- Views: 850
Re: Axtell Windmill Co. History
I have one I bought from Paul Cowley all in a basket. He had tossed in new parts he had, but it rained in the bucket. They we not too far gone, for a clean up, and a floor model Axtel model A. Thanks for your history, and the info.
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:53 pm
- Forum: Shipping Resources
- Topic: transporting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 516
Re: transporting
Thanks Paul. I know it will come in handy!
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
- Topic: Drawings to put together monitor 8ft hambone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 79
Re: Drawings to put together monitor 8ft hambone
If I have time tomorrow, I will get you some pics from the shop. I can throw a few parts together.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
- Topic: Degreaser
- Replies: 13
- Views: 233
Re: Degreaser
I had one like yours one time. Went up the tower, to check the oil, and it was full........of gun grease. Only one I ever saw like that, altho someone had put a grease zerk inside an Aermotor hub one time. LOL