Gearbox seal and oil for KA6 Keystoker?
- CoalisCoolxWarm
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Go ahead and laugh, I am behind this season and cold is setting it
Anyone know the gearbox seal part number and the gear oil to use in Keystone Keystoker KA-6 boiler?
Straight 90w?
Thanks!
I put in what I had. Mobil 1 75-90w synthetic. Up to about 3/4. Looked like new inside
As for the seal, it only lost a little, so no big deal, I guess.
Anyone know the gearbox seal part number and the gear oil to use in Keystone Keystoker KA-6 boiler?
Straight 90w?
Thanks!
I put in what I had. Mobil 1 75-90w synthetic. Up to about 3/4. Looked like new inside
As for the seal, it only lost a little, so no big deal, I guess.
- CoalisCoolxWarm
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The gearbox is VERY QUIET now. Likely helped by removing all the fines and such. It was a really good cleaning and vacuum job this year.
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Glad to hear that it worked out OK.
If I had that question I would just call Keystoker. They have all the answers for that unit.
-Don
If I had that question I would just call Keystoker. They have all the answers for that unit.
-Don
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But isn't this where all the manufacturers come for answers? LOL.
I remember seeing info on here some time back. I did find the oil weight, but the seal was for the KA4, which I think is different from my KA6. Fortunately, I don't think the leak is significant and will just keep an eye on it.
I appreciate the input
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As long as the oil isn't pouring out of it, it should be fine. They all leak a little bit.
-Don
-Don
- CoalisCoolxWarm
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- CoalisCoolxWarm
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Excerpt from Keystoker manual:
Putting this here for future searches and references.KEYSTOKER BOILER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
9
Oil the stoker motor and circulator annually with a good grade of light lubricating oil. DO NOT
OVER OIL. Gear box uses #90 gear oil and should be filled from ½ to ¾ full. Oil level can be
measured with wire or straw dipped through top lid of gear box while stoker unit is not running.
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CoalisCoolxWarm wrote: ↑Sun. Nov. 04, 2018 2:24 pmI put in what I had. Mobil 1 75-90w synthetic. Up to about 3/4. Looked like new inside
Hey CoalisCoolxWarm
Is that Mobil 1 still working good in your gear box?
- CoalisCoolxWarm
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It worked through last year quite nicely. I haven't fired up yet this year, though it's soon time.
I'll let you know how it works and how it is when first starting up after sitting all summer
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I keep mine going year around. Only shutting down for cleaning and vacations.CoalisCoolxWarm wrote: ↑Mon. Oct. 21, 2019 8:15 pmI haven't fired up yet this year, though it's soon time.
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I've never had mine idle low enough for that. Maybe some day...
I do have to make a better coal handling setup, though.
Are you using a Coaltrol?
I do have to make a better coal handling setup, though.
Are you using a Coaltrol?
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Not sure what that is.
I use rice coal and my red nut was set at 16 turns. Then I work my timer pins to just keep the fire going.
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Coaltrol is a Triple Aquastat. What are you using for your Aquastat? I have to replace mine this year and looking at alternatives to consider, or just replace what I have.
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Yes, it is doing very well! Quiet and I haven't noticed any leaks/drips? I didn't replace the seals yet, so it is a bit of a mystery.
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Been doing chemo and radiation 5 days a week and the girls have been mostly doing the coal and stuff. But I'm back at it again and checked last night about 1am when I got home.
I'd say it is a 'winner' to use the Mobil 1 in the gearbox.
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Well, now it is leaking out quite a lot. About 2 weeks and it's low enough to be making noise.
Guess I'll have to figure out a Keystoker contact. Last time I tried for a handle, it didn't go so well. One guy at main company was busy or going out of town, local "dealer" doesn't really deal with parts, etc. Never did order the handle.
Did any one ever get a part number for that seal in the gearbox? Maybe something I can cross-reference? I don't think there is a lot of support/parts options for these Keystokers, seems like we have to fend for ourselves.
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Guess I'll have to figure out a Keystoker contact. Last time I tried for a handle, it didn't go so well. One guy at main company was busy or going out of town, local "dealer" doesn't really deal with parts, etc. Never did order the handle.
Did any one ever get a part number for that seal in the gearbox? Maybe something I can cross-reference? I don't think there is a lot of support/parts options for these Keystokers, seems like we have to fend for ourselves.
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