Hit 1000 hours on my cutterhead this morning

I was doing my pre-shift check on the Ellicott 370 and noticed the hour meter rolled over to 1000. Never thought I'd see that many hours on one set of blades without a full swap. Did you guys track your cutterhead hours or just run them until they throw sparks?

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the_rose10d ago

noticed the hour meter rolled over to 1000" - those mechanical meters are usually off by a good bit. The vibration on an Ellicott messes with the gears. I'd guess you're closer to 1100 or 1200 actual hours.

drewsullivan10d ago

Man, I wonder if the meter being off is actually the least of your worries on those Ellicotts. I've heard the vibration can cause the wiring harness to rub through on the frame over time too, not just mess with the gears. Maybe it's worth checking the insulation near the vibration dampeners before you pile on more hours.