Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco

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RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - EdK - 06-27-2012

(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. Happyyes

RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - Mayhem - 06-27-2012

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

RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - EdK - 06-30-2012

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

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RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - EdK - 07-01-2012

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

RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - Highpower - 07-02-2012

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

It's looking like a bulletproof rebuild so far. [Image: thimb.jpg]

Willie

RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - ETC57 - 07-02-2012

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. Thumbsup

I find your thread enjoyable as well as educational. 6820

Jerry.

RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - EdK - 07-03-2012

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. Chin

RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - EdK - 07-03-2012

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. Smiley-dancenana

RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - DaveH - 07-03-2012

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

DaveH

RE: Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco - EdK - 07-03-2012

(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!