Monster Mill 3 troubleshooting

[augiedoggy]

just checking here but since the malt munchier is the same mill as the kegco and uses the same exact design hopper as the MM3 you dont have the hopper assembled wrong like this guy did do you?

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/malt-muncher-3-pita.670351/

 

[Dog House Brew]

I had a ***** of a time setting up my MM3-Pro when i got it. Turned out the solution was to not tighten the bolts. They're a bit more than finger tight. That plus a little wiggling until the rollers spun freely and it works great. Their hopper also has a tendency to put the base into a bind. Not a single screw or bolt in the entire thing is tight otherwise it binds right up.

This ^^^^ 100%!!

 

[SEndorf]

I had a ***** of a time setting up my MM3-Pro when i got it. Turned out the solution was to not tighten the bolts. They're a bit more than finger tight. That plus a little wiggling until the rollers spun freely and it works great. Their hopper also has a tendency to put the base into a bind. Not a single screw or bolt in the entire thing is tight otherwise it binds right up.

How are you powering the mill?
I think loose bolts would be a plus for a lovejoy coupling or a drill.
The lateral pull of a belt pulley would really yank the mill sideways.

 

[schematix]

How are you powering the mill?
I think loose bolts would be a plus for a lovejoy coupling or a drill.
The lateral pull of a belt pulley would really yank the mill sideways.

 

[SEndorf]

FWIW.… I finally got my setup done with a MM2, a gear motor running 60 inch pounds, and a lovejoy coupling.
This thing cuts grain like melted butter.
Funny thing is it's the same motor I had with the MM3. Frankly, I think the 3 roller mill is best suited for a drill.
I'd like to sell the MM3. If anyone's interested, I'd be glad to unleash it. It's all boxed up and ready to go.
Message me and you'll be happy...….