[TheForge] Tiger blower?

[Andrew Vida]

If you're going to make a bushing, oilite is a good choice.  Beware: 
NEVER ream and oilite bearing or similar as the reamer will close off 
the pores and the bushing will go dry.

On 5/6/2013 12:52 PM, Steve Bloom wrote:
> At 11:43 AM 5/6/2013, Ron wrote:
>> Does anyone have any information on an old hand crank blower that has no
>> markings except "TIGER" on the mounting bracket? It was "froze up" and
>> the atf and acetone, etc mix loosened it a bit but although the fan will
>> turn the crank shaft doesn't..
>
> Worst case scenario -- remove the fan housing and the fan, acquire
> (Surplus Center) or make a bushing that bridges the gap from fan bore to
> the shaft diameter on a 1800 RPM motor, cob together a motor mount and
> housing mount and -- presto-- an electric blower.
>
> Steve
>
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