Fwd: [TheForge] Buffalo 300

[Mike Linn]

I think these has a leather washer/gasket that when soaked in oil swells up 
and seals around the shaft.

mike



>Hi all
>I have a hand crank geared buffalo forge blower model 300. The question I 
>have is, does anyone have any idea how the bottom shaft is sealed behind 
>the fan blades? There is a cup which when removed reveals a roller 
>bearing, but there was no packing or sealing material in the cup (just 
>dirt). If this was lubricated with oil it would run out past the bearing. 
>Any ideas? Wheel bearing grease? What is the normal lubricant in these?
>Larry Brown
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