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06-27-2012, 05:40 AM
(06-27-2012, 01:30 AM)DaveH Wrote: Ed,
You sure are making a meal out of painting it RotflRotflRotfl
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Dave,

Yup, it sits there waiting to be put back together. Things keep getting in the way but they're mostly family things so I don't mind so much. I have nothing other than a graduation party to go to this weekend so I just may finally getr' done. Happyyes

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06-27-2012, 05:53 AM
Good to hear that Ed - I had forgotten all about this rebuild until Dave posted today. We expect pics (lots of pics)!!!
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06-30-2012, 02:10 PM
The top is back on and the gear train seems to all turn as it should, by hand anyway.
Time to go to my great nephew's graduation party. I may have some time when I get back this evening to get the sight glass, vent tube and drain plug installed so I can top it off with oil to see if any leaks out overnight.

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07-01-2012, 04:52 PM
Progress came to a screeching halt today when I tried installing the motor shaft seal and found out I had gotten the wrong size. I found one on ebay and the seller is in Minnesota so I should have it in a few days.

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#185
07-02-2012, 07:28 AM
Don't sweat the small stuff Ed. It's a part of doing business. Big Grin

It's looking like a bulletproof rebuild so far. [Image: thimb.jpg]

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#186
07-02-2012, 10:23 AM
Ed,

It looks to me that your doing a first rate job on your rebuild, Smiley-signs107
being careful as your are means you won't have any do overs. Thumbsup

I find your thread enjoyable as well as educational. 6820

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07-03-2012, 03:03 PM
I got the seal today so I should be able to get the mill buttoned up so I can fill it with oil to see if it leaks overnight. The end is finally in sight, assuming no leaks. Chin

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07-03-2012, 03:53 PM
The seal is in, the vent pipe is installed and the motor mounted, but not wired up yet. It's starting to look like a mill again. Smiley-dancenana

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07-03-2012, 04:50 PM
Ed,
Did you paint it with some special invisible paint 'cause I can't see it??? ChinChinChin
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07-03-2012, 04:51 PM
(07-03-2012, 04:50 PM)DaveH Wrote: Ed,
Did you paint it with some special invisible paint 'cause I can't see it??? ChinChinChin
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Rotfl Rotfl Rotfl Good one Dave!
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