Blower rebuild?

[Becker]

I have another TM.

I have it stripped to the frame.

I'm gunna sand and repaint every surface.

It has a new Cat pump, and will have an new engine.

Any blower I have had has been super reliable, but should I consider rebuilding this one before reinstalling it?

 

[BradFenstermaker]

If the shaft has movement throw some bearings in it. If it seems tight and spins good I would leave it alone.

Les told me the best way to replace bearing on my 59. Takes longer to go get or find the bearing and seals, than the tear down does.

 

[Becker]

No wiggle.
No grind.
Turns by hand with ease.

Heavy as hell.

 

[John Watson]

Run it after you upgrade the plumbing so the sucka can breathe in and out.. Double check with the greenie guy before you put it back together. (I know you know all this but when I saw what you had in Vegas, I know your head must be in the clouds now and again!!)

 

[TimP]

About what does it run to get a new set of bearings?

 

[BradFenstermaker]

Don that blower sounds good to go.

I paid about $45 dollars for two identical bearings and two seals for a roots 59

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