Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

this is the latest project I have started , today is day 1
Notice stamped date on the flat spot ?
maybe 1923
inside of case is dried grease & dirt , but checking the bearings it does not seem to be worn out ?
Maybe I wont need to pour babbitt in this one .

Get the elbow grease out!!

Pay special attention to the oil passages. They are most likely clogged, even if it doesn't need poured.

The box of "stuff'" that came out of the B602 weighted about 8 lbs . Amazing that much dust & dirt made its way inside to mix with the oil !
Fortunatly it did not wear the babbitt too much , no new bearings poured , just LOTS of cleaning .
Reassmbly has started , note lubriplate on all the wear surfaces till motor is up and proper red ATF is installed .

Don't forget to change the air filter Mike .???

This 1923 Aermotor B602 is starting to proform better ,
1st question , how many qts of 10 wt oil in a "B" model ?
the attached photo shows the rements of the factory stencil instructions on oil level and change intervals , a but hard to read after 100 years .

Not sure mike. A rule that I go by is, if unsure, fill to halfway up to the big gear shaft. Not halfway up the whole gear, just halfway up to the shaft. It's like a quarter of the whole gear.

2qts to my knowledge.

You are correct Michael it's 2qts.