march pump powered barley crusher

[h0psnobery]

The plastic thread on my march pump broke off. I don't see anyway to fix it, and I hate to toss a perfectly go motor. Would the 1/25 hp motor be enough to power a mill? I've see other builds use a 1/3 hp motor, but they also had to use pulleys to lower the rpm's. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[IslandLizard]

Just buy a stainless Chugger head. It's like having a new pump.

That 1/25 HP is not enough to drive a mill.
Harbor Freight's 1/2" Heavy Duty drill, with the yellow variable speed wheel (!) is your ticket for milling.

 

[LordUlrich]

I agree, you are probably better off getting a new head for your pump. 1/25 HP is not going to be enough to mill grain.

 

[WPStrassburg]

$30 gets you a new poly volute

http://www.ebay.com/itm/March-809-8...258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258aa4257a

$35 gets you a hole new wet end with a brass volute and new impeller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/replacement.../161268088640?pt=BI_Pumps&hash=item258c53bf40

 

[Indian_villager]

I'm willing to take your motor.