entec chipper bearings

[NoRush]

I've just taken my old entec chipper to bits to change the fan blades and check bearings. When I removed the flywheel which is attached to the back plate I noticed the flywheel was not moving freely. I removed the back plate off the flywheel shaft and noticed 2 bearings. 1 moves freely the other stiff. I would guess change both. Is there anything else I should check while its in bits. (the larger bearing is fine. Any advice greatly appreciated

[Shane]

Wait for it.............

[hamdogg]

Wait for it.............

 

 

:).....

[NoRush]

This wouldn't be buy a greenmech

[Mountain man]

By way of actually helping there is a thread on here by Dean Lofthouse I think where he stripped and replaced the bearings on a TW with pictures. I used it when me and a mate did mine to good effect.

I don't know how to do links.......anyone?

[clearviewtrees123]

Change both bearings

Then reattach back plate

Put back in chipper

Nip up for bolts fan side

Torque up blade side

Tighten fan side

Make sure spins freely before belts

 

 

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[Timberwolf Official]

The important things are to make sure all the bearings are in good condition and running free and there is no additional end or side loading applied when reassembling.

 

If in doubt consult your nearest authorised Timberwolf dealership for advice

[jaime bray]

No rush,if you havnt already put it together, double check the thckness of the metal on fly wheel where the blade bolts screw in. Mine had worn thin and the upper edge of bolts could be felt, I had a narrow strip of metal welded in. But without removing fly wheel a true all around weld couldnt be achieved. Its worn wear the branches over the years touch it. Do both sides to balance as best as poss. Many will advise not to,due to bearing fatigue increasing. But weighd against a retro kit fly wheel upgrade cost,its worth it, in my personal opinion. Also,grease splines on rollersif its the old school ones,and. Change the anvil around.

[hamdogg]

How do you go about swooping the anvil round?

[Hodge]

Take the roller box off and then you will see the anvil, if it's not square then undo the bolts and turn it or put new one in as they are not a lot of money. There are 2 anvils so do them both.