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ShawnG
ShawnG MegaDork
1/29/24 9:36 a.m.
Peabody said:

I just taught the apprentice how to pack a stuffing box. I bet he's the only one in his class who even knows what a stuffing box is

 

Peabody
Peabody MegaDork
1/29/24 7:26 p.m.

In reply to ShawnG :

In his first year we spent a Sunday morning on journal bearings. As I explained how to prepare to pour babbitt, I showed him how you must first smoke the shaft

ShawnG
ShawnG MegaDork
1/29/24 7:34 p.m.

In reply to Peabody :

I regret that I have but one up vote to give.

DannyDattos
DannyDattos New Reader
1/29/24 7:35 p.m.

In reply to Streetwiseguy :

20 years old and yes, But Not until I owned a motor with flat tappets. laugh

Curtis73 (Forum Supporter)
Curtis73 (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
1/30/24 11:30 a.m.

I grew up in a time when OHV was really the only option.  I can't even remember how many tappets I've installed, rebuilt, or turned into some welded paperweight for a Christmas gift.

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