@SteveH posted:John W. and Pat, thank you for the replies about the Super Chuffer II and Generator. I have some questions about the installation after reading the installation instructions, but don't want to hijack this thread. I mentioned the cam lobe, so that John Capp might look for that too.
Pat, when you mentioned lubing the motor shaft bearings, do you mean to apply a bit of oil to the outside of the motor shaft where it rides in what appears to be bronze bushings? Or does this lubrication require pulling the motor end bells? Use something like Labelle 107?
They’re oilite bearings, so in theory they should absorb the oil,…..What I’d recommend y’all do is put a drop on the shaft right at the bearing, and just lightly wiggle the shaft in and out to work the oil in. If there’s no end play, then don’t sweat it…..put a drop or two on it, and let her eat…..if you want to be technical about it, inside the Pittman there’s an absorbent pad surrounding the bearing to keep it emulsified, but that would require pulling the motor apart to get to it….I think I did a write up a while ago on how to do it, but heck if I remember when…….
Pat
