8 foot baker WC model windmill
8 foot baker WC model windmill
Hello, I’m new to the windmill forum. I’ve always wanted a windmill and came across a baker 8 foot WC model with tower. I’m trying to figure out how to remove the motor from the stub tower. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Re: 8 foot baker WC model windmill
Welcome to the forum.
From memory, at the bottom of the mast pipe below the storm stay, there is a pump rod guide. Remove that pump rod guide, as it acts like a pump rod guide and keeps the gearbox from getting sucked off the tower during severe storms. You’ll need to drop the pump rod too. You can also unhook one end of the chain as well.
You’ll likely have a lot of ball bearings fall out of race, so be ready or careful. Take photos before you disassemble as it helps to have some photos during reassembly.
From memory, at the bottom of the mast pipe below the storm stay, there is a pump rod guide. Remove that pump rod guide, as it acts like a pump rod guide and keeps the gearbox from getting sucked off the tower during severe storms. You’ll need to drop the pump rod too. You can also unhook one end of the chain as well.
You’ll likely have a lot of ball bearings fall out of race, so be ready or careful. Take photos before you disassemble as it helps to have some photos during reassembly.
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Re: 8 foot baker WC model windmill
Thanks for your reply. How do you remove the pump rod guide? Is it screwed on the end of the shaft or is there a lock bolt that holds it in place?
Re: 8 foot baker WC model windmill
It is held in by a bolt.
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Re: 8 foot baker WC model windmill
Scott , take LOT's of photo's , LOT's & Lot's , before , during & after dissembly as when it comes time to start reassmbly you will need that referance .
thanks Michael for the great photos & explanation .
thanks Michael for the great photos & explanation .
