Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

That's a really ingenious fix. I'm impressed...!

Welcome to the forum Overkill. I rebuilt an 18' Samson for the museum in Kendallville, Indiana a couple years ago. If you have any questions, I'll be glad to help.

Walter: That is a very interesting commentary of the Challenge 27 series. I learned something new today! Thanks!

Those "902's" are the new Ball Bearing models American West is marketing. Clever concept with the removable assembly to service them but I'm not fully sold on the sealed roller bearings personally. Time will tell how they hold up..

If I recall correctly, there was a discussion on the old forum about the oiling springs being wound with the wrong spiral from the factory. I think Paul Cowley and Dave Straub had input on that old thread. Also, "Grezmonki " may have some insight on this as he has rebuilt quite a few of th...

Ed: I will need the mileage calculations to see if my theory of increased mileage due to drag reduction was correct!!

Looks like a Model 12 Flint & Walling.

Welcome to the discussion board Eddie! I'm also looking forward to seeing everyone in Nebraska!
( I really need a vacation! )

^^^^^^^^^^^^ You nailed it Windy...!!!! LOL
Glad it worked like you expected! Now I probably need to order some since you approve!

Windy: It is available thru a few different sources. Cheapest for small quantities is Amazon.. or Rotometals direct. https://www.amazon.com/RotoMetals-Casting-Retainer-Damming-Positioning/dp/B00EQ83H5W Disclaimer: I have not tried this new version yet, so I can't vouch for it's performance, but this...