[Gristmillers] please help with a mill question?

[Greg johnsman]

I just got to start my 30 inch meadows mill for the first time.  I am so excited, but I have one issue and need some help.  I noticed after starting it up and running it for a short period of time next to the inside babbit bearing the next piece was warm. SO I shut it down.  The piece I am talking about is where the spring rides on the shaft.  I believe there is a ball bearing between but I can tell you if you turn the mill over by hand you can watch the edge of the piece against the spring actually index against the other piece of metal.  I hope I am describing this right.  The mill is a 1945 meadows 30 inch, if that helps anyone think of what style I am talking about.  also in the piece of metal  the collar has a v I did not know if oil or other lubricant goes in, but still it is not very large, and has never had a oiler or anything on top.  I hope someone can help with what I need to do.  Thank you, greg 


      
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