08-17-2013, 10:11 AM
Thanks Dave - it was the electric motor I was interested in and I think I can see the problem with mine. The junction box hits the back of the column, preventing full tension being applied to the drive belts. I'll have to move the motor back a little.
Today I stripped it down and hit it with the pressure washer. As is often the case with old machinery, someone has repainted it at some point and not done a good job in their preparation. As a result, the degreaser caused some areas to crinkle and the pressure lifted paint in others. There are still some areas than need a second go but there is a big difference already.
I took off the clapper head and box and put them in the electrolysis bath for 15 minutes and the results speak for themselves. I need to do the actual head assembly but couldn't see how it comes off the ram. I ran out of time today, as I had to be home early, so this will have to wait for another day.
After its bath:
The ram, box, table, gibbs, leadscrew etc in the parts cleaner ready for a good clean:
The clapper box (before):
After:
Today I stripped it down and hit it with the pressure washer. As is often the case with old machinery, someone has repainted it at some point and not done a good job in their preparation. As a result, the degreaser caused some areas to crinkle and the pressure lifted paint in others. There are still some areas than need a second go but there is a big difference already.
I took off the clapper head and box and put them in the electrolysis bath for 15 minutes and the results speak for themselves. I need to do the actual head assembly but couldn't see how it comes off the ram. I ran out of time today, as I had to be home early, so this will have to wait for another day.
After its bath:
The ram, box, table, gibbs, leadscrew etc in the parts cleaner ready for a good clean:
The clapper box (before):
After:
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