Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

CTXmiller wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:26 am I was sort of thinking that if it was a 602, the rebuilder might had forgotten the spacer washer(s) at the end of snoot and between the hub.

Agree

I believe a 602

So i got a oil collector (since one was never installed when rebuilt) - which I am fairly sure is the problem with the leaking out the hub area. However, when I try to put in in the hole for the oil collector the hole under the plug is off-set about 1/4" so I cannot drop it in there. Any advice on ...

Thanks to the suggestion on the oil collector - there was not one in there - dang - ordered one and we will see if that solves the issue

CTXmiller wrote: Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:20 am Check the oil collector #520 (under the plug in the hub when at 12 o’clock) and see if it is clogged up. When it was rebuilt, if the rings on the snoot under the hub were worn down and not welded back up, that can cause oil loss out the hub and onto the brake band, etc.

Thanks

Thanks for the advice and ideas - it may be the oil collector - I'll get back up there and check it out

OK - update 3/1/24 - I added more oil - it appears that the oil is dripping onto the hub shaft and leaking out the shaft - as the hub and now blades are fairly covered with oil. Would adding a wire that rubs on the shaft or something that basically wipes the shaft - maybe cause the oil to drip back ...

Thanks - will give that a try

I believe down pump rod, as it was wet with oil - I put in some additional oil & thought I might be able to tell better with another look. I would need to pull the head back off to check umbrella washer - correct?

The umbrella washer is properly installed - but oil seems to be running of gears and ...

I have a Aeromotor 8’ windmill that I recently moved from Iowa to Kansas, using for decoration only. I had the head rebuilt by a professional & we put it up a few months ago. Was quiet as could be for 5 months then noticed that it was making some noise - climbed up and discovered that the oil had ...