Full Version: Grrr...Why does this happen?-Vectors Off Position
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#15]
19 Jan 2007
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#14] 19 Jan 2007
For a motor usually you have to disassemble it to get to the bearing inside, and depending on the type of bearing different lubes are used. A ball bearing needs to be lubed with grease, a sleeve bearing needs to be cleaned and lubed with generally about a 10 weight silicon oil, (NOT the stuff for cars, that gums up in a few months). A sintered bearing is another problem. They have oil inside the pores of the bearing, lots of trouble getting it out and getting the new oil in, usually need an ultrasonic cleaner to remove, then get the oil back. (And that is the easy way with the sintered.)
Basically that is why replacement parts are sold, difficult and skill needed to repair. Call the manufacturer and have them run you through testing to locate the problem, then bite the bullet for new parts if you are not highly skilled at these things. (Darned 50 year technical background makes me forget that everyone does not know what I do.)
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#16]
19 Jan 2007
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#15] 19 Jan 2007
Ok gotcha, call someone. THAT I can do!! I know right where the phone is and I am not afraid to use it.
Thank you for your help.
To say that everyone does not have your mechanical background is an understatement. Somehow I have a feeling you could give the folks at NASA a run for their money. LOL
Thanks again Harvey
Becky