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by tom b
Wed Feb 05, 2025 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ken O'Brock
Replies: 12
Views: 11647

Re: Ken O'Brock

Happy B Day Ken from Southern California.
by tom b
Sun Jan 05, 2025 5:10 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question
Replies: 14
Views: 5494

Re: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question

Dan, here are some updated pics of the Aermotor with furl linkage attached as you suggested. It works fine now, Thank you.
Two more questions, I have three grease cups and three oil cups that came with the mill. I am not sure what is correct for this mill or did it use a combination of the two types ...
by tom b
Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question
Replies: 14
Views: 5494

Re: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question

Darn Dan you are making me look stupider than I feel. That will take care of getting the last phase of the 402 rehab finished. Happy holidays to everyone. Tom
by tom b
Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question
Replies: 14
Views: 5494

Re: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question

Thanks Bob I noticed that. I will add that to my to my windmill trivia knowledge! Now to figure out how the flat bar with bend fits up center of mast pipe without shortening bend.
by tom b
Mon Dec 09, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question
Replies: 14
Views: 5494

Re: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question

Thanks Dan that is exactly what I needed everything you said makes sense. I will be sand blasting the pieces this week and let you know if I need any more information. This is why this forum (thanks to Paul) is so important to keep our vintage windmills catching the wind for the future generations ...
by tom b
Sun Dec 08, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question
Replies: 14
Views: 5494

Re: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question

Thank you Wayne for telling me about Dan. Here are a few pictures of the furl parts. I know I have doubles of the one part but it should be all there. Just trying to figure how it all goes together. A bit more complicated than the oil bath A602 or A702 I am used to. No wonder they came out with an ...
by tom b
Sun Dec 08, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: 1899 Open gear Aermotor question
Replies: 14
Views: 5494

1899 Open gear Aermotor question

Hello windmill friends. I am just about done refurbishing an 1899 8 ft. open gear Aermotor. I need a picture or explanation of the furling linkages and parts as I am either missing a few parts or am too stupid to figure out how it goes together. I will put up a few pictures later today showing what ...
by tom b
Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Challenge 27 literature
Replies: 23
Views: 4667

Re: Challenge 27 literature

See if this helps...
Challenge 27 Parts.pdf
US Challenge 27 Erection Instructions.pdf
by tom b
Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy birthday windy bob
Replies: 21
Views: 4997

Re: Happy birthday windy bob

Come on Bob, get in the spirit. I remember a time many moons ago now, we thought it was going to be a loss to the forum and your family with the long hospital recovery. You have been a blessing to our hobby for years with many more years to come. After all, with over 15% of all posts attributed to ...