Bobby Gaines Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Finally finished My Colonial front oscillator, When I first got it about a year and a half ago I thought all I needed to do was replace the broken pot metal neck( so I fabricated one out of carbon steel). Then I found the bearings needed replacing so I sent to Darryl Hudson, Then I found that the rotor worm gear had some flat places on it. Stan Adams had one and sent it to me. Then it was running very hot so I sent it to Rick Huckabee , rewound it called me and told me the rotor would not fit in stator. So I picked up at Stan's meet in Houston. I got with Darryl and he told me to run a drum sander in . The stator had a dented place on out side I started there on the inside. It Worked! Runs great now. I had almost gave up two times. But with a lot of help from my friends got it done. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 I for got to mention that the badge is not right, If any one has one they will part with let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave McManaman Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Dunaway Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 What's wrong with the badge ? great job. What perseverence. Those are smooth running fans when everything is right. Another overbuilt workhorse but a beautiful restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Christensen Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 awesome effort ,beautiful results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kilnapp Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Wonderful team effort! Eye candy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Valencheck Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Great job in getting that one running and operating again!! Very nice work. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Ray Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 You had some great hands helping with that resto. Beautiful fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thanks for all the nice comments! Can any one date this fan for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Adams Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Wow that is incredible Bobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Evans Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Fantastic work, it's beautiful. The paint finish looks flawless, tell us about it please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butler Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Glad to see your persistence paid off. Beautiful job. 👍 My only thought on the badge is it shouldn’t have the screw through the front. The earlier ones were soldered on the back. Just a guess. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 video.MOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kilnapp Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Hmmm, that video link doesn't seem to be working for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave McManaman Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Impressive! I’ve got a Peerless very similar to yours but missing the front top mounted grease cup/oiler. I’ve tried finding a comparator with no luck. Do you have any pictures of yours separate from where it’s mounted? Does it screw in or just pin mount? The hole where mine would sit doesn’t appear to be threaded. Thanks for any info and, again, nice job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 Dave the front oiler on that fan screws in, Its 1/4" but I cant remember the pitch. I will check on that and take some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave McManaman Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 9 hours ago, Bobby Gaines said: Dave the front oiler on that fan screws in, Its 1/4" but I cant remember the pitch. I will check on that and take some pictures. Thanks Bobby. Mine is more of a pin mount, with no threads I can see and an opening about the size of a #8 screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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