Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

also picked up a John Deere pump jack to install as backup to the windmill.
Appears to be newer as it has a "V" belt drive pully.
I have Maytag #72 twin i will belt onto it. it will look cute.
Mike B
New Braunfels TX

this water pump loos like a lot of others, nothing special jus cast by another company
both the holes in the handle are well worn from lots of use .
When its time to install under the tower I will install bushings & larger pins to take up the slack.
Mike B
New Braunfels TX

bearing # 752, carrier for the large gears. seams fairly straight forward to jig-up to hold babbitt.
I have ordered 3 lbs from Kapp Alloy, only $8 per lb, shipping cost as much as the product.
#13 Durakapp for low speed bearings
some time next week I will send more photos

windybob, that will make me 132 years old when next rebuild happens !

as usual windybob is right !
while fitting the pinion to the big gear I discovered the bearing must be even with the housing. Some grinding & filing required.
ANOTHER lesson learned.

both bushings are held in place with a set screw,
make replacement easier next time, another 75 years when my son has to do some repair .

today's project was to learn how to pour battitt. Wind Bob was correct as usual. Thanks Bob. Took 4 attempts to finally get it right ! Just melt the stuff out and try again..... 1st time, every thing leaked & splattered on the floor, that stuff is HOT ! 2nd time, some things leaked. 3rd time, di...

I had my favorite machinist install brass bushings to repair the worn holes for the tail pin.
He also made a new tail pin.
Beautiful,,,,
attached photos show the finished product
Mike Blahnik
New Braunfels TX
Samson / Stover tower w/ F & W winch & Aermotor A702 on top

Wayne
Working on 52 years with starter wife
She has put up with LOTS of stuff
Including me putting up a windmill in the back yard

I got caught once by my wife using the dishwasher to clean hub caps. Worked well but had repercussions
Still laugh about that experience 40 years later