Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

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

Sure did. And do. But not heads as bad as his.

I used to take heads to the machine shop for a dip in the hot tank. They gave me a reasonable price, and it was worth it considering the time it took for me to put them in the parts washer here. Then I started using the torch. That was fun. lol

W series mills had an option to order them as a "pull-out" mill. Speculationg that the 'one-off' hook you have was for that purpose. Been a long time since I saw a diagram of a pull-out system, however years ago I designed and made a changeover kit to do just that. just for starters I will...

You won't get any negative feedback from me for that idea! I hate those things. I always grind a point on those bolts. Really helps. The good thing about your idea is that you can flip the top over and store it on one of the studs. Maybe even used it for a tool tray. Or a drink holder. LOL

ok. Yes was windy here too. Might try some different ways to hook the spring, like maybe hook it in the chain first, then open the tail, and hook it,or vice versa. I don't remember having troubles hooking that up on the little 6 footers like that.

Ok, I will go by shop and lay out a few parts, and take some pictures. In the meantime, let's do this. Hook the chain to the upper hook. 7 links away, hook the tailspring. ( I believe it's 7. The original chain has a different link there so that you know. Replacement chains from the store dont.) I t...

Ok hold on, I will reply shortly. Sorry, I been hooked up and not online lately.

Each one of the flares is larger than the entire earth.

I love improvisation! Especially if it works right!