Bell Hub bearing pour

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Finally got around to pouring the babbitt bearings in my transition Bell Hub.Went better than I expected a good solid pour on both snouts.main shaft was a 15 inch and bull gear 8 inch straight pour. Good time for a Guinness.

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[windybob]

That's what I do if the mill is for show, not for work. No one will ever know I didn't leave the oil ports. ( unless i tell them)

[CTXmiller]

Nice work

[mtblah]

looks like you work with the local fire dept . ?
the slanted hose racks .

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Making some progress on my Bell Hub been busy building my barn time to take a break from that.Now the bearings are done on the two shafts the pitman bearings are next I'd say there in bad shape.

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[mtblah]

Dan , isn't that interesting the oil reservoirs for each bearing ?
When I poured the pitman arm bearing on the Ideal Steel I carved a small wooden block to keep the oil slot open .

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Mike on my other bell hub the oil reservoirs are threaded with plugs. This one isn't it just had wooden plugs it's very early

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Well I decided to pour the bearings on the pitman shaft today it's too cold and windy to work on the barn they came out pretty good.

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[mtblah]

perfect day to fire up the propane fire stove for melting babbitt ,
your right , the pours looks good & clean , nice job .
Usually takes longer to make the fixture than to pour molten metal .