1939 Leyland TD5 [1635 DD]

2020

Norman Julian 8th Apr
: You all know by now what this is.
: For those that don't it is the mechanical winder for turning the destination rolls.
: I originally cleaned it in one piece mainly because if is easy but even though it is hand driven it still requires some lubrication.
: Washing it in a bath will also wash out any lube, so I took it apart and cleaned out each part and looked for signs of wear.
: It's amazing after all this time it is still in remarkable condition.
: I don't use normal grease on this part.
: I use vegetable grease. You only use very little and not on any exposed parts.
: If you do it attracts dust and the like.
: It was dirty but not too much.

David Wilson
: make sure the split pins are the right size on the winding spindle - otherwise they can sheer off.
: If they do it's a complete pain in the a---. to replace them
: Norman Julian
: David Wilson yes.
: This one here didn't have a pin holding it in.
: I put a pin in it but it keeps catching on the central helical gear.
: I was watching it as it spins but can't see where it catches.
: I understand now why there is no split pin holding all in place, and why the shaft doesn't fall out.
: The other end of the shaft with the hole in it is held in position by the long shaft coming through the top floor that has the small handle on it.

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