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  • How do I smooth out a sweep?

    Hey people!

    I have an 82-70 sweep that doesn't run so smooth anymore. I replaced a coasting motor, adjusted cams, and adjusted all the rods. It still binds up on the ball return side (even machine). For the life of me I cannot get it to run smooth....ugh

    any thoughts? I need help [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]

  • #2
    Re: How do I smooth out a sweep?

    Kinda need more info on the bind.
    Is it jerky when it runs? Can you feel a bind when cranked by hand? At what degrees is the bind? Does it make any squeaks when running?
    "Where are we going, and why are we in a hand basket?"

    --Kat

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    • #3
      Re: How do I smooth out a sweep?

      hey man the best thing that I do is to look at another machine that is running smooth and look very closly each sweep will have a sweet spot look and soon you'll see the answer looking you in the face.

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      • #4
        Re: How do I smooth out a sweep?

        Sounds like your bumper is sticking #000-023-216. Clean it, shave a layer off, or replace it.

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        • #5
          Re: How do I smooth out a sweep?

          if your talkin about binding up to the point of lock (motor overload)....check sweep rocker arm for break outs of the bolt inserts.

          if you're talkin about the "driving over a rocky road look" but never locking. . . .over travel will cause this, as will the "5 pin line" adjustments bein opposite for both sides.

          or is it the other way around in reverse??

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          • #6
            Re: How do I smooth out a sweep?

            well it's more like a sudden jerking motion as the sweep comes up from the 270 position.
            I've compared to other machines and all I end up doing is re-adjusting all day long.

            I'll keep trying your ideas and hopefully someday I'll get it figured out.

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            • #7
              Re: How do I smooth out a sweep?

              check and see if you have any slop in the sweep gearbox and also check the rod ends too

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              • #8
                Re: How do I smooth out a sweep?

                Check the sweep crank arm on the drive shaft for tightness.

                Jerry

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                • #9
                  Re: How do I smooth out a sweep?

                  Beat me to it King, I was just gonna suggest the same thing. We just had 2 of em get loose on us. Tightened em and they run like new [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]

                  Rep [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]
                  All I want in life is to turn wrenches and climb around pinsetters/pinspotters again :/

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                  • #10
                    Re: How do I smooth out a sweep?

                    If its only on one side like you say check for a broken pillow block strap. Also check the teloscoping ASSY, maybe the rod is bent. Its not a spongy shock mount is it?
                    Make sure all links are oiled.

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