Feed roller issue, Woodchuck Hyroller WC17

[802climber]

Everything is currently working fine, but my upper feed roller has developed a gap on one side of it. Just wondering what is happening. Thanks.

 

[FireFighterZero]

Bearings okay? Have the lock collars slipped?

 

[802climber]

Looks like they are probably not OK, although nothing seems to be getting too hot. Honestly, I wouldn't know where to start looking.

 

[sotc]

Stick a pry bar in between the rollers and see if they move vertically on either side. They turn slow enough as to not get hot but I'd imagine there is a grinding noise if you listen carefully while they are turning

 

[802climber]

I couldn't find any vertical free play between the rollers, but there is about 1/4" of horizontal free play in the upper roller/yoke, creating that gap in my picture - do I just have a bad feed roller shaft bearing? Thanks.

 

[Cobleskill]

As Jim mentioned I would look at the bearing locking collars.

 

[802climber]

Are those what hold the bearings in place on the shaft? I've never had one apart.

 

[sotc]

They just clamp to the shaft to keep the shaft from sliding but I would guess taper lock on that set up

 

[FireFighterZero]

I would like to see some more pics!