[lucky american]

Yes. I clean the front housing as directed. It does fill up with gunk . The removal of a few bolts The gasket needs to be replaced. The oil blew out of the oil air separator on the last batch and I think I ruined that because I needed a new gasket.

[kiryandil]

Here is a Youtube video [Replacing Pump Seal on JB Industries / Harvest Right - Eliminator DV-6E] - (23:00 minutes):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mPr8CtDq3A

I can post the transcript if you'd like.

He got a spare pump, too.

[kiryandil]

I'm just doing this because I've never heard of this type of food dryer before, and I'm interested in learning about it.

I have some skill as a mechanic [was a professional bicycle mechanic in my youth].