Jake Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I just bought a Champion 400 Blower on ebay, but there is no lower oil seal, so it won't hold oil. Anyways, wanting to return this blower to service, I need to come up with some sort of oil seal and was wondering if anyone knows what was originally used in this type of blower. I have made a couple seals out of leather, but they did not work the best and was wondering if anyone had any ideas, probably gonna try cork next. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I was going to say cork or 1 of the other bulk engine gasket materials. My blower drips a little but I don't fill it with oil, I just give it a little oil every time I use it and put a piece of cardboard under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I don't think they had a lower oil seal. Old equipment often worked with "flow through oiling". Give it a couple of squirts before you start and after lunch and put a pan down to catch the escape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sandy_creek_forge Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'll have to agree with Thomas on this one. I don't believe my little buffalo ever had an oil seal either. If it's dripping oil, it has enough oil. When it stops dripping oil, it's time to refill it -Aaron @ the SCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I believe that the champion 400 does not hold oil .... ive got 2 of them one is working in my shop the other is dissasembled to replace the bearings (they were wiped out bad) as far as i can tell there is no oil seal ... i know some guy posted on ebay blog about haveing seal but i think he was mistaken... if it runs freely i would put oil on the bearings and oil the gears thru the oiler (if its still there)...ive read that the bearings are available for these but i havnt gotten to that point yet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 I read the EBay Blog, and thats why I thought it needed an oil seal. I'm gonna go with you guys on that it does not need a seal and put it back together again. Thanks a bunch for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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