[Syrupmakers] Miracle 1

[Richard Harrison]

Ken,
     I have recent photos of several sugarcane varieties....would be interested in posting some for the Forum. Please let me know how this would be possible.
                                Richard Harrison

Ken Christison <christison at coastalnet.com> wrote:
  Sam,

Is your pole plate, or more properly, the lever cap, slanted
or is it parallel to the ground? If it is parallel it would be easy
to fasten a piece of pipe to it with U bolts and suspend it above 
the ground a few inches. A lead hammer or a sturdy block of 
oak or hickory can come in handy for striking blows to the shaft
from the sides. You won't need to strike it real hard, but give it
a few forceful whacks every time you go by. Does the shaft
stick up through the lever cap? If so, that makes it a little harder
to keep penetrating oil applied. If there is a recess, you can fill it 
with P-B Blaster or even brake fluid in a pinch. It doesn't pay to 
hurry. I have heard of folks lighting up brake fluid in a vertical
cylinder which supposedly helps the fluid to penetrate. Can't hurt
to try this if you don't have a acetylene torch.

By the way, the lever cap and shaft are a snug taper fit, so no need
for set screws or pins.

The bearings are simply half shells that fit between the shaft and the 
cast iron bearing holder. They are usually about a quarter inch thick
and in this case probably about 3 inches long. They can be either 
brass, or one of the nylon derivatives used for bearing material.


We don't allow attachments on the list, so your best bet for sharing
pictures is to post them to one of the free photo hosting services, or
you can contact me and I will be glad to post them temporarily for
the list.

Take care.

Ken Christison
christison at coastalnet.com



 
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