Adapted windmill

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mtblah
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Re: Adapted windmill

Post by mtblah »

I see a small gear on the jack shaft
And
I see a small gear on the fan shaft
Haven’t spotted the chain yet
Windcatcher530 Dan
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Re: Adapted windmill

Post by Windcatcher530 Dan »

The gear to gear ratio doesn't look to me it would work. The gear on the pump jack should be bigger or same size as the pulley that was originally on it.
mtblah
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Re: Adapted windmill

Post by mtblah »

More pieces added to the puzzle
Wayne
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Re: Adapted windmill

Post by Wayne »

Somebody sure thought they had a better idea. I winder if it ever pumped the first drop of water.
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