elizabeth priddy on sun 12 sep 99
that motor is essentially the same as a starter
motor on a car.
take it to a small engine repair shop and they will
be able to replace the seal on it. While they have it
open, if it is really old, ask how much for new
brushes.
Good luck!
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Elizabeth Priddy
I speak from sincerity and experience, not authority...
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On Thu, 9 Sep 1999 13:11:19 Sheron Roberts wrote:
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>I was given an old Amaco, Model No. 1
>wheel by a retired art teacher. She gave
>it to me upon her purchase of a new
>Shimpo. I already had a Shimpo, but
>she gave me this wheel to use for
>trimming. It is nice having an extra
>wheel for the giffen grip. The problem
>is it leaks oil. Some have suggested
>that it is the gear box seal.
>I certainly don't need oil puddles in
>the studio. I wonder if this can be
>replaced and where to find the part.
>Sheron in NC
>
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Vince Pitelka on mon 13 sep 99
>that motor is essentially the same as a starter
>motor on a car.
Elizabeth -
I'm sorry, but that motor is nothing like the starter motor on a car. They
are completely different in design. The motor here is a integral gearmotor.
Sharon should take it to an electric motor shop or an appliance repair shop,
where the seal can easily be replaced. It is important to check the
condition of the bearings or bushings, however, because if there is any wear
in them then the new seal will fail very quickly. It is possible that this
motor contains brushes, although most small modern alternating current
motors do not. But if it does have brushes they should be checked as you
suggest, and replaced if they are badly worn. If they need to be replaced,
then the commutator (the contacts on the armature - the rotating central
core of the motor) should be cleaned as well.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka - vpitelka@DeKalb.net
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