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General Forestry => Sawmills and Milling => Topic started by: delvis on July 10, 2018, 07:04:38 PM

Title: Woodmizer debarker question
Post by: delvis on July 10, 2018, 07:04:38 PM
Hey folks,

My debarker is starting to get a little play in the pivot point between the vertical arm and the horizontal arm so it looks like it is time for a new pin.  On the WM site parts breakdown it doesn't appear there are any replaceable bushings.  Does anyone know what the two screws are on either side of the grease fitting in the pivot point barrel?  

Thank you,

Mike
Title: Re: Woodmizer debarker question
Post by: Chuck White on July 11, 2018, 07:22:17 AM
Retainer screws!

They hold the hinge pin in place!
Title: Re: Woodmizer debarker question
Post by: delvis on July 11, 2018, 10:27:33 AM
Thanks, I figured that must be the case but haven't actually disassembled it to find out.
Title: Re: Woodmizer debarker question
Post by: MartyParsons on July 11, 2018, 10:37:36 PM
Hello,
 The screws keep the assembly from going over center. You remove them and push the assembly up to remove the springs. Well that is what I do any way. I do not think  :-\ the cap screws touch the pin. Most all the debarkers with some hours have play in this area. I replace the pin and it helps.
Marty
Title: Re: Woodmizer debarker question
Post by: Beavertooth on July 12, 2018, 11:14:42 AM
Mine did not come with a grease fitting anywhere on the debarker pivot pin and after 4200 hours has a great amount of play in it. Never understood why no grease fitting when it is one of the most moving parts on the mill.  LT70 
Title: Re: Woodmizer debarker question
Post by: delvis on July 12, 2018, 11:43:37 AM
It would be nice to have replaceable bushings in this area for sure. For now I'll pick up a new pin and replace that.