Kirkham mechanical T/O bearing kit

steve meltzer · #1 (**permalink**) 05-03-2016, 07:30 PM

has anyone had experience with the kit they sell? I've left 3 messages on their VM and written David and the general "info" email, but no response. Anyone know what's going on with that? thanx steve #174

maurice19 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-04-2016, 11:23 AM

Steve,

While I was in ownership of #318, I bought and installed the kit.

Easy install, ran smooth, etc.

The old internal McCloud tob developed a leak and had to be repaired or replaced, great time for the switch.
Kirkhams are hard to get a hold of some times, keep trying.
Maurice

steve meltzer · #3 (**permalink**) 05-04-2016, 01:32 PM

thanx so much, Maurice. steve

CraftEngines · #4 (**permalink**) 05-10-2016, 08:01 PM

We have installed several and always seemed to work great for us. The Kirkhams stay pretty hooked up, they should get in touch with you as soon as they have a chance. What issues are you having with the tob?

steve meltzer · #5 (**permalink**) 05-10-2016, 09:35 PM

it leaked, as they are want to do. thanx. s

rodneym · #6 (**permalink**) 05-11-2016, 12:25 PM

Steve,
I'm getting mine installed in the next couple weeks (along with other work). It's a beautiful setup.
I haven't heard anything negative about it, quite the contrary.
I'll report back.

steve meltzer · #7 (**permalink**) 05-11-2016, 12:46 PM

How do you get in touch with them?! they never answer their phone. s