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by windybob
Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: Pulling a Dempster no 12 6" engine
Replies: 1
Views: 14

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...
by windybob
Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday
Replies: 10
Views: 141

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 ...
by windybob
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.
by windybob
Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Stover model M
Replies: 55
Views: 3963

Re: Stover model M

I do believe that passes my color test. Yep.
by windybob
Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Drawings to put together monitor 8ft hambone
Replies: 3
Views: 81

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.

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by windybob
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.
by windybob
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.
by windybob
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!
by windybob
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Drawings to put together monitor 8ft hambone
Replies: 3
Views: 81

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.
by windybob
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