LEM Grinder broke?

[jmusser]

LEM 575 Watt grinder- Think I may have broke internal parts. When I start up, sounds fine. Any load and crazy grinding noise, shaking and doesn't spin auger. The external teeth on auger and grinder look fine. Did I strip it out and break something inside? Is this fixable or is it shot?

 

[DIYerDave]

Sounds like one or more internal gears stripped out. Everything is fixable if the parts are available. It comes down to your ability and the cost of the parts vs a new grinder.

 

[jmusser]

Sounds like one or more internal gears stripped out. Everything is fixable if the parts are available. It comes down to your ability and the cost of the parts vs a new grinder.

Thanks Dave! BTW, it took me a minute to figure out your pic there, I almost threw up. LOL.

Took her apart and no broken gears. Reassembled and put some ice cubes in. Same deal. I think maybe the gears are just worn out and slip with the right amount of torque. Looks like parts available. I might just try to swap em all out and see if I can get some more life out of it.

Will update when I find out more info.

*just ordered from LEM, $12 for all gears ($18 shipped)

 

[Brokenhandle]

Definitely worth a shot, hope it works out for you!

Ryan

 

[jmusser]

Well all new gears in and same problem. Dang. Now I gotta work on getting a big boy grinder.

 

[old sarge]

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