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Been working and haven't had a chance to look for one of those but I appreciate it. I've had to fabricate a lot of things in my time but I definitely would like to do this right the first time if I can. Once again I appreciate everybody's input.

That's outstanding advice.

So just to make sure I'm clear you're staying basically leave the main housing bolted together and just unbolt the crank case and handle?

Sounds like a good plan. I'll start hunting down oiler. May as well, otherwise this thing is just a bulky paperweight. 

I really appreciate everyone's insight. 

You did that on one like mine Charles?

Yeah actually I've seen that pic (drawing from their catalog) with the oil port at the top. That's where I got the idea to modify this one. Not sure how easily it comes apart or doesn't but it's worth a try. I'm a locksmith so Drilling and tapping is not unfamiliar I'll just have to see what happens. I'll keep everyone posted in case anyone's interested.

It's bolted together. I'll just take it apart. Carefully obviously. Unless you think I can sell it. Cuz what else am I going to do with it? I don't have a bomb shelter. Haha

It definitely moves more than enough air for a simple forge. Pretty sure I can salvage it. I'll just have to see.

Now I see why it was called a "fan." Ha ha

Well, it's in good shape so I will take the advice and use it for as long as it holds out. May find a way to introduce some lube via a small hole I can drip non detergent oil into and just tap it and plug it with a bolt. 

Thanks very much for the help! 

Very nice to be here as well. Looking forward to learning a lot.

Hello everyone, new member here.

I was hoping to find someone who might know how to add oil to a Champion number 60 blower (or fan as they call it in the old catalog from what I can tell). It's an aluminum cast body. The one I found is in really good shape other than needing paint but I didn't think to ask the guy that sold it to me how to oil it. If anybody has any clue, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any help!