I'm still getting the squeal? (or high pitched whistle) right around every 30 seconds or so. I think I damage something but it seems like its working great. I'm going to reset the 8 hour burn in timer to be safe as the flow rate was so slow.
]]>If the washer failed, it probably was not the right thickness. It needs to be 1.5mm thick.
]]>I took the washer out, and wrapped electrical tape around everything including the motor rod and the squealing stopped!
Bad news is the washer failed so I am going to try to find some others. I think I'm good to fix it, thank you for a great product. I put some pictures online if you want to use them.
]]>I'm still getting the squeal? (or high pitched whistle) right around every 30 seconds or so. I think I damage something but it seems like its working great. I'm going to reset the 8 hour burn in timer to be safe as the flow rate was so slow.
]]>Thank you for all the help! I'll update the post again once I give some washers I found a whirl.
]]>A nail is probably too soft. Anything 1" or shorter will do. It does need to be a hard material.
]]>So it seems this rod just fills the gap and is designed to break first before everything else.
Can I replace it with a washer? I broke one drill bit but its about 2x as long as the original piece. I have another but I doubt I can get it down to the right size without a powered saw.
It sounds like I can just take 2 washers, tape them up and use them. I can also see a little gouge in the coupler so the washer might be better for surface area reasons?
I also have a nail that's much easier to cut
]]>-First remove the back panel (9 screws on the back)
-Remove the final 3 screws for the motor mount support. The motor is then free to be removed. Be careful of the wires though. You don't want to pull them out of the connectors.
-Remove the socket and clear it of any debree (destroyed washers and such)
-Take one or two #8 washers and wrap them in painters tape. I say one or two because you want a snug fit between the flat of the motor shaft and the socket. The painters tape acts as a crumple zone and locks the washer in place. If you are using a dowel pin, wrap it in painters tape too. Place it on the flat of the motor shaft and into the socket.
Once the socket is on the motor, place the assemble back into the machine. The other end of the socket will slide over the auger.
Screw everything back down and you are good to go.
Heat the machine back up to temp and run the machine with an empty hopper. Verify that the auger is rotating.
]]>I would like to disassemble it tonight to verify the issue. Are you still going to post Rob's instructions for checking the rod or should I email support?
I think it may be a good idea to post the instructions just in case other users have this issue they can self diagnose.
Thank you,
-Andrew
]]>bugmage, please email us (support@osprintingllc.com) if you keep having issues or need replacement parts.
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