You'll remember the updated tire post from a few days ago...
Partway through today's haying, the rake reel started skipping and not turning. Drive from the ground made it to the bevel gearbox, but the skipping noises were inside the gearbox. I removed the cover and to no great surprise, there's no oil or grease in there. Also noted the bevel gear seems ok, but no clue about the pinion. More disassembly required, while the even more worn standby hay rake takes over. Surprisingly, parts are still available and not outrageous in cost!
I'm no expert, but I'd avoid using oil in the gearbox. I'd use Grade 2 grease instead.
ReplyDeleteThat's the ring gear and it appears to not have any recent wear. Under extreme magnification I see no pinion gear, are you sure there's one in there?
ReplyDeleteGear grease is a special lubricant used in transmissions. It has a high viscosity, meaning it's thick and adheres well to surfaces. It provides excellent lubrication for gears, bearings, and other moving parts in transmissions.
ReplyDeleteAny lubricant is better than no lubricant, the right lube is better than any lube.
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