Kendrick Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I got lucky and picked up a rivet forge with a Champion blower for $60 recently. The forge pan is a bit bent up and all the bolts need replaced but all in all it's sound. The blower turned stiff and squalled when moved. I poured tool oil in it until it was running out the seams and cranked it slowly for a couple of minutes. Now it is going smooth and quiet and blows like a champ. However, before I crank away on it, is there anything else I should do to the blower to ensure longevity? Also, it is dangerously side heavy towards the blower. I have already had it go over a couple of times and luckily nothing broke. For now it's stored on its side. I have thought of clamping weights to the legs opposite the blower. Any other ideas? Thanks, Kendrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Attach a bracket and leg to take the weight of the blower at the rear (if you don't want to bolt it to the floor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Rearrange the legs so one is under the blower side. Before really using the blower pull it apart and give it a real good clean then you will know what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hey Jeremy. Glad to hear that you found a rivet forge. Price sounds fair. Get it cleaned up and running for the hammer-in in July. Sure hope you can make it up for that one. Talk with you later. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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