Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco

[EdK]

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

DaveH

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.

Ed

[Mayhem]

Good to hear that Ed - I had forgotten all about this rebuild until Dave posted today. We expect pics (lots of pics)!!!

[EdK]

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.

Ed

   

[EdK]

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.

Ed

[Highpower]

Don't sweat the small stuff Ed. It's a part of doing business.

It's looking like a bulletproof rebuild so far.

Willie

[ETC57]

Ed,

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

I find your thread enjoyable as well as educational.

Jerry.

[EdK]

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.

Ed

[EdK]

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.

Ed

[DaveH]

Ed,
Did you paint it with some special invisible paint 'cause I can't see it???

DaveH

[EdK]

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

DaveH

Good one Dave!