Tim Wescott wrote:



Before I did anything else I would ask both myself and any old-timers if
the machine used to work better. It might even be worth a visit to the
retirement home of a former millwright or two.
I thought about this, too. First, wear could have made the whole system
loose. How does the hydraulic motor move the pallets? Chain or gear drive?
Any wear or looseness there?

Second, wear could have just reduced friction in the hydraulic pump and
motor so it coasts a lot longer than it used to.

Jon