@ qsd-dan
I mostly agree with you but a dose of reality may help you see my way.
You are 100% correct in your process to rebuild these pitman trans to give another 40 years of service. However, most of the people who own these vintage machines are enthusiasts like use who will use them infrequently, and really old ladies. I think with a clean shaft and perhaps the top bushing as I can totally see that wearing out quickly once things get rough. Fresh oil is a must. Ive never seen the plastic gear break, ever. I have a couple of new ones somewhere, but I think a may never use them.
Basically, most of these machines are regulated to maybe a load or 3 a week at best. Even with a Half-assed rebuild I could reasonably expect these trannys to at very least outlast the rest of the machine, or the user lol. I think 20 years could be expected with a clean agitator shaft, bushing, and oil.
I mostly agree with you but a dose of reality may help you see my way.
You are 100% correct in your process to rebuild these pitman trans to give another 40 years of service. However, most of the people who own these vintage machines are enthusiasts like use who will use them infrequently, and really old ladies. I think with a clean shaft and perhaps the top bushing as I can totally see that wearing out quickly once things get rough. Fresh oil is a must. Ive never seen the plastic gear break, ever. I have a couple of new ones somewhere, but I think a may never use them.
Basically, most of these machines are regulated to maybe a load or 3 a week at best. Even with a Half-assed rebuild I could reasonably expect these trannys to at very least outlast the rest of the machine, or the user lol. I think 20 years could be expected with a clean agitator shaft, bushing, and oil.