Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

This is something I have noticed from Dakota rebuilds. I have the same issue with one of mine. I believe the pressure angle on the new pinion gears are not cut correctly. That, I believe is why they "clack" the way they do. Mine is the worst on the down stroke. The transfer of power is also rough ...

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I am seeing more and more of the Wind Engine 702s replacing worn out and damaged Aermotors in south, and west Texas. I recently (last year) had my well guy replace a 12 foot 702 that failed a mast pipe on one of our places in Brackettville. I just assumed I would see a Fiasa or an ...

Okay guys, I'm new here. But I can tell you this. I installed one of the Dakota a702 rebuilds back in 2017 to pump air for a catfish tank. You read that correctly, pump air. The machine overall(wheel, vain assembly, tower, mast, furl hardware and motor) all appeared to be quality. But I noticed the ...

Hello to all, as I am new here. I know this is an old post. But I signed up specifically to respond to this issue. What you see in this video is very rear, and I have only seen this once before. The pinions, shaft, and keyway are worn out. Watch the pinions on the shaft very closely. You will see ...