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Yesterday I dissembled another Ideal Steel . The customer stated it made noise sometimes ? I asked about regular maintance ? He stated I didnt know a person needed to do maitance on a windmill motor !
His expectaions are a miracle . What do you think ?
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My dad's famous saying was if it isn't broke don't fix it or do anything. Your customer apparently felt the same way!!!
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I think you might find a good parts source. :o
Call Dan Benjamin for parts. P M me for the phone number.
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Grease worms!
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I think this one had grease goblins !
The pitman arm had prior repairs , someone had filled the origional worn hole with brass , BUT , never recieved and lubrication past 50 + years .
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Greasing isn't optional !!!
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The 1st photo in this thread show the lack of a round hole on the pitman arm , today project was to start making a brass bushing , only took 18 oz of brass to fill the cavity .
next step to make both holes parallel & bore for small drive gear .
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My bad , connecting pin on the bull gear goes thru this hole , dah . I didnt proof read either .
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Did you find the gears you needed?
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Have not found replacement small gear & large bull gear .
No reply from others requests .
Are there any in your bone yard ?
Just saw off both shafts & ship , check is in the mail.
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