Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Well I am full of questions. I never knew that casting at the top of pump rods attaching it to the wood fuse was a swivel. I don't recall seeing a lubrication fitting or any advice that was needed.

Thanks!

What's problem with the 7/16" pump rod in 2" pipe? Thats the way it was delivered, I thought that was from Aermotor in '89.

The mill did pump good after service September a year ago. The pump rod does not shudder now when going down. I do remember that in the past. I will feel the pump rod for looseness when I am there next! All that is excellent advice.

I have had since 1989 a 12 foot Aermotor, probably a 76010, on a 250 foot deep well using 7/16 pump rods on a 652 B barrel. But I have a problem. I serviced the pump with new leathers September a year ago but used pipe thread on all the pump rod couplings. That may have been mistake as either the ...