Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

I am interested in how the pump operates when working with it!

Let me see if I can get a few questions answered. That hole needs to be plugged. However, make sure the way is open all the way thru the tube for oil to flow. I usually put a small gasket between the end of the tube there, and the snout. You don't want oil leaking out there. A dab of silicone or som...

Do you know what type of plumbing you have down the well? Do you need to pull the pipe and rod at one time, or can you just pull the rod out of an open-top cylinder? Oh here's a tip. Take mommas desk mirror out to look down the well. lol Sunlight beats any flashlight no matter how you slice it. I'm ...

FYI, Samson mills are made by Stover. Oh and thanks for the tip. I have not worked on a S yet, but do have some. I did an M a few years ago. I will make sure I remember the advice.

My computer doesn't have the required whatever to watch the video. I was surprised, because most videos I can see.

Oh, the size of the mill is on most cast parts, the letter (for size) the number ( for the part).

Ok, so if you are a climber, and want to up, you can find out if it has oil in it or not. First of all what size is it? Aermotors are ....X is 6 ft (across the wheel(fan))..A is 8 ft, B is 10 ft. Most likely not 6 ft, due to water level. A or 8 ft is a maybe, but still water level is concerning. 10 ...

Yes sir. All those folks you hear are local here from Ames. Many are now resting eternally.

You're welcome. Pass it around if you wish.

Don't forget those who gave it all to let the rest of us be free....