Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Grizzly G0519

[DaveH]

Henry,

Great post, well photographed and 'narrated'


DaveH

[henryarnold]

(05-13-2012, 10:38 AM)DaveH Wrote: Henry,

Great post, well photographed and 'narrated'


DaveH

Thanks. It helped me to see Ed's post. It helps when someone explains how they did it.

Henry Arnold

[ETC57]

Great post Henry,

Between you and Ed I think any one could rebuild a RF-45 using the information you guys provided!!

Jerry.

[TOM REED]

Very nice documentation both your and Ed's work,m just a couple of comments you should always liberally grease all lip type seals upon installation which you did, also I doubt you will ever have a problem with the paint you used, I used to paint the interior of race engines that I built with Rustoleum red primer which is fish oil based paint. I never ever had a problem with the paint other than occasionally getting a drop in the wrong place eg lifter bores and having to remove it. Sure helps keep things clean on the inside of an engine or gearbox, also note lots of the gearboxes in todays large trucks are painted with what apears to be the same paint. tom

[arvidj]

(05-15-2012, 12:41 AM)TOM REED Wrote: Very nice documentation both your and Ed's work,m just a couple of comments you should always liberally grease all lip type seals upon installation which you did, also I doubt you will ever have a problem with the paint you used, I used to paint the interior of race engines that I built with Rustoleum red primer which is fish oil based paint. I never ever had a problem with the paint other than occasionally getting a drop in the wrong place eg lifter bores and having to remove it. Sure helps keep things clean on the inside of an engine or gearbox, also note lots of the gearboxes in todays large trucks are painted with what apears to be the same paint. tom

+1 with Rustoleum Red Primer on the interior of several small block Chevrolet engines and never a problem that was paint related.

[dallen]

(05-09-2012, 06:40 PM)henryarnold Wrote: Does anyone else have any comments on my use of industrial oil base paint on the interior. If I made a mistake, it's not too late to fix it. You guys got me worried so I'm going to test it after it dries by filling one of the cavities with oil for a couple of days and make sure the finish doesn't soften.

Thanks for the warning.

this may be a little late but they do make gear box paint or as some call it crankcase paint.

[TOM REED]

can't beat Rustoleum Red Primer, price availability and durability, why pay more?

[henryarnold]

Guys,
My mill has been back together for a week. The paint I used is holding up fine and my mill has no leaks. The new bearings have made the mill quieter and smoother sounding. I'm glad I did the work. Let me know if you have any questions. I also had Ed post a PDF with the rebuild information in the Resources/Files section of this forum.
Henry Arnold

[henryarnold]

Guys,

I can't believe it has been 2 years since I rebuilt my RF-45 mill head. My mill is still going strong. I have used it for many projects and recently the mill was moved to a new house without mishap. I'm still leak free.

My house move included a downsizing of tools. I had to sell the shop press I used for this rebuild. The good news is that I bought the shop press for $150 at HF and I sold it on Craig's List for $100. I don't think that is too bad of a deal.

Thanks for all the suggestions while I did the rebuild.

Best Regards,
Henry Arnold

[EdK]

(04-21-2014, 02:43 PM)henryarnold Wrote: Guys,

I can't believe it has been 2 years since I rebuilt my RF-45 mill head. My mill is still going strong. I have used it for many projects and recently the mill was moved to a new house without mishap. I'm still leak free.

My house move included a downsizing of tools. I had to sell the shop press I used for this rebuild. The good news is that I bought the shop press for $150 at HF and I sold it on Craig's List for $100. I don't think that is too bad of a deal.

Thanks for all the suggestions while I did the rebuild.

Best Regards,
Henry Arnold

Henry,

You must have done a lot better job than I did with mine because my mill still leaks after rebuilding it.

Ed

P.S. I hope you moved into a more fire resistant home.