I'm having an issue where the oil I've put on the rolling bars where they exit the frame is getting in between the metal bar (that drive roller - the one driven by the motor) and the plastic/rubber housing that is mounted on that bar. As a result when the containers are placed on the rollers the drive shaft rotates, but it can't grip the rubber housing so, consequently, the containers don't spin.
I read online that someone had this issue. They placed alcohol on the metal bar - and then moved the plastic housing back and forth - many times - to work the alcohol in between the rubber housing and the metal bar. The alcohol broke up the oil - and then evaporated.
I did this once and it worked - but oil has again gotten in between the metal shaft and the rubber housing and, again, the bar can't grip the rubber tubing/housing.
Has anyone else had this issue? If so - how have you dealt with it? I know it's Harbor Freight - meaning what do I expect for $50. But on the other hand everything else is just fine and I *have* to believe there is a jury-rig / fix that could be done. I've contemplated cutting the rubber housing off the shaft - figuring the black containers will have enough friction to still rotate. But I'm hesitating.......
Thoughts?
Thanks.
OR
I read online that someone had this issue. They placed alcohol on the metal bar - and then moved the plastic housing back and forth - many times - to work the alcohol in between the rubber housing and the metal bar. The alcohol broke up the oil - and then evaporated.
I did this once and it worked - but oil has again gotten in between the metal shaft and the rubber housing and, again, the bar can't grip the rubber tubing/housing.
Has anyone else had this issue? If so - how have you dealt with it? I know it's Harbor Freight - meaning what do I expect for $50. But on the other hand everything else is just fine and I *have* to believe there is a jury-rig / fix that could be done. I've contemplated cutting the rubber housing off the shaft - figuring the black containers will have enough friction to still rotate. But I'm hesitating.......
Thoughts?
Thanks.
OR