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I bought two from HomeDepot for my Baker Monitor WC rebuilt. They are typically common, like Dan said.

Thank you. I sort of feel like it had the equivalent of two 14oz grease cartridges worth of grease in it. Even the mast pipe had a good amount of grease in it. As greasy as it was, it cleaned up pretty well and was in pretty good shape. It is getting a new bronze front bushing. The bushing was worn,...

Mike, I’ll have to look into Varsol. Thank you. It really only cost me 2 cans of degreaser and 2 cans of brake cleaner…so $13. The brake cleaner worked great in the snoot oil channels. I used a little diesel and had a supply of Zep on hand. Plus it cost me a roll of paper towels, more so for my hand...

This Baker Monitor WB was lubed with grease. :( The grease kept the mice out, so that was a plus. The prior owner said they took it down about 35yrs ago. I used some generic degreaser, Zep and brake cleaner at different points was well as a little diesel fuel and a pressure washer. It was a mess to ...

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Thank you While on the W series, I have two WC vanes with tailbones. One is the older style and one is the newer vertical style. I’ve rebuilt a WC long neck, so the older style vane with 1937 stenciled is most appropriate for it. IMG_0395.jpeg I noted the tailbone affixed to each vane style have dif...

Windybob and others, How often (or do you ever) use threaded studs/all thread and a nut, verses bolts and washers for W series bonnet? The two bolts that hold on the bonnet is what I’m referring to. I am finishing up on a WC rebuild and I often shake my head trying to line up the bolts. Any cons in ...

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Most of what you’re replying to was related to WindyBobs prior message. He can explain it best. The latch is one of these: IMG_4582.jpeg There is some Baker literature via the below link. https://vintagewindmillforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=84 From memory, the 7th link on the chain is the typically acce...

jmeade wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:44 am Thank you! I'll have to climb up and try to find the storm stay you are mentioning.

Consider posting some photos of yours as that can help identify the problem.