Main shaft Bearings wobble in Toxowick Dryer

Posted by andy r on July 19, 2005 at 22:23:18 from (69.66.148.108):

I have a Tox-o-wick batch dryer (500 bushel) which drives off of a tractor PTO. The PTO drives a three foot 1 1/2 (approx) inch diameter shaft back in underneath of the dryer. The shaft runs the fan, recirculating auger, the stirring arms and the loading augers. These components are all ran by belts. The shaft is supported on each end by bearings supported in bearing holders. The bearing comes out of the holder by turning the bearing sideways. My question is when you turn the shaft slowly you can see both bearings move in and out ever so slightly at the top. Is this caused by a bent shaft? Bad bearings? Worn bearing holders? Improper aliment? If the shaft is slightly bent can a machine shop straighten it? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Follow Ups:

• Re: Main shaft Bearings wobble in Toxowick Dryer Bob 17:10:58 07/20/05 (0)
• Re: Main shaft Bearings wobble in Toxowick Dryer Andy Martin 04:59:36 07/20/05 (0)
• Re: Main shaft Bearings wobble in Toxowick Dryer El Toro 04:08:17 07/20/05 (0)
• Re: Main shaft Bearings wobble in Toxowick Dryer El Toro 03:57:58 07/20/05 (0)

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