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Thread: Thicknesser gearbox leaking
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8th October 2019, 08:28 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Thicknesser gearbox leaking
I have the timbecon 20" thicknesser. Its the same as the carbatec and powermatic and other chinese brands. The gearbox has started leaking.
Heres how it looks with the cover off
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Its leaking from where that bottom sprocket
Heres a close up from under
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Anyone have experience with this? What do you think is leaking?
From what I understand, Timbecon only stock the version with the straight knives. I had to wait for them to bring a technician in to change the cutter head to the spiral. Maybe the guy damaged a seal? Its only been just over 1 year!
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9th October 2019, 07:19 AM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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If still under warranty, take it back.
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9th October 2019, 07:51 AM #3Senior Member
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What do you think is leaking?
Behind the black casing there are 2 bearings and then an oil seal, it's almost certainly a problem with the oil seal.
Maybe the guy damaged a seal?
Its only been just over 1 year!
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9th October 2019, 10:41 PM #4Taking a break
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Even if not under official warranty, it should be covered by statutory warranty. The expected life of such a product is well over 1 year. Of course, they might argue that seals are consumables and therefore not covered anyway...
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17th April 2020, 12:49 PM #5
I have the 16” version with the factory spiral head and its been leaking for about a year, i also have the slow speed gear slipping into neutral when using.
Now i have an issue with the v-belts banging against the guard when under load, replaced belts and still doing it.....do you have these similar issues?
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17th April 2020, 07:39 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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I've got a thicknesser thats around 20 years old, i acquired it from the previous owners some 4 years ago. Its been leaking in a similar manner to what you describe from the day it moved in. When it arrived home i gave it a full once over and including aligning the table, knives and complete oil change. I checked oil levels the other day, thinking it must be low with the leaking by now. Nope still nearly a full tank of oil.
My point being unless you notice a fairly decent puddle on the floor, the amount of leaking is negligible and i'll just keep an eye on it. Otherwise i just wipe up the oil residue on the machine and be done with it.
Having said all that if your machine is new and you plan on keeping it for a while i'm sure a replacement seal isn't that much or apply some gasket sealant around it and you should be good to go.
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