Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

...continued from my introduction thread...

I have successfully disassembled the gearbox, without much carnage! Ha!
In my opinion, all the parts look pretty darn good!

Jason , good start , just minor wear points . pitman arm wear on the right end , simple to bend a new tighter fitting replacement

I might flip the front bushing around, if one end has a hair more wear than the other on the front bushing as the weight of the wheel is more on it than the back bushing. Overall, looks good to me and I’d clean it up to your heart’s content (oil passage, etc.) and send it.

In the photo on your chain, you’ll see the 7th chain link is rounded. That will help you when you put it all back together for the chain.

It's only a few bucks. Remember, the wheel has to have a tilt back at the top, or it will start clipping the tower. Cheap insurance. Also, I was surprised at the flex that an 8 ft Monitor wheel has on a windy day.