Hobart C-10 Mixer
Hello,
We picked up an old Hobart C-10 at a flea market a few weeks ago for $35. Its complete, runs smooth and has a stainless bowl and a paddle. I replaced the old cord as it was literally falling apart. And it needs a good cleaning. But I have a few questions if any of you may know about these mixers.
First, it appears someone put oil in the gearbox. My understanding is they use grease. So, I suppose we'll need to access the gearbox and clean out the oil and old grease and replace with new grease. If that's the case then what kind of grease should be used? I suppose it needs to be food grade.
Secondly, we need a whisk and dough hook. Are they interchangeable with any other models?
Thirdly, are there any good service manuals out there for them?
Lastly (for now), are any of the attachments, like a meat grinder, for newer models able to work on this one?
Thank you!
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Hello Nanapoopoola,
1- You may find oil in a such gearbox when the original grease went out of date since many time (it splits into two substances : one oily and another solid one). This gearbox may be repacked with any nlgi grade 2 extreme pressure grease. Using a food grade grease is better but not mandatory since a geabox in good condition must not have leaking (if so, then the o-rings are worn and have to be replaced too).
2- For additional agitators you may look at the ones which are suitable for the C100 later model (now many new reproductions are very easy to find over the web). The problem is only for the bowl, since the C10 frame does not fit the new bowls with flat (or widely rolled) edges.
3- As far as I know, no service manual available for this antique model. This is the bad new. The good new is that this model does not contain any secret and then is very easy to take apart : all the fastenings are visible and all the part assemblies are obvious. You should not have any trouble in servicing it but if needed you may just take a look at the exploded views (the document is downloadable for free on the hobart service website).
4- The attachement plug (known as "the #10 tapper hub") is fully compatible with all Kitchenaid planetary mixers, so you are free to use any attachement of this trademark. There is however one serious limitation : the C10 hub is directly driven by the motor and so have a single speed, as a consequence it will not be possible to use an attachement which requires a slow speed, such as the grain mil (about the meat grinder I don't have any idea since I don't use it).
Hello Flormont,
You were right about the grease. It may have been the original as it was very oily at the bottom of the gearbox, and hard and nearly waxy at the top.
The gearbox was packed full of grease, should I also pack it full as well?
Thanks much
Hello, did you doubt about it ? lolll
No you don't have to fill the gearbox housing, else all this grease will interfere with the shifter's action and the shafts's rotation. You may just fill it at 1/2 level and of course the revolution will help in spreading the grease over all the teeth of all gears (this is a kind of "splash lubrication" but using an creamy grease instead of oil). But if all is running well after your current repacking, then don't change anything and all will be Ok :)
Please if you can do it then post a picture of your C10, this will enchant this forum community :)
Have a nice day,
Thank you richkaimd and flormont for the responses they were both very helpful. I think we can get this thing usable soon.
I have same mixer. Only broken parts so far in the rebuild are the 17-tooth pinion gear (going from motor to transmission), and the on/off switch. I found one of the pinion gears on ebay for $200, but hoping someone has a better/cheaper option. The gear is made of Bakelite.
Hobart and all the usual places claim to have no parts for c-10.
All help appreciated.
Rob