Electric Motor Doesn't Spin but HUMS/Buzzes compressors etc
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- Electric compressor motor that isn't starting by itself. Quick and easy no cost repair.
If the motor Hums, buzzes, or trips the breaker this will generally solve it.
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Short and straight to the point. That is what most viewers are looking for. Too many have to give you their life history, like anyone really cares. Thumbs Up!
but the life history storytelling would provide some emotion and creates some drama no?
I do try to be considerate of people's time when I'm doing the final edit on my videos, but I'll admit it's an art and a delicate balance between providing enough detail and knowing when to cut out redundancy (or stupid parts). I'm definitely still in the infant phase of content creation though, so I'll take my lumps on the comments, if needed. For real though, my ultimate goal is content (even if long sometimes) that people can refer to with their own projects, plus not be too awful to watch.
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I'm an electrician, your description of how a centrifugal switch operates is text book, very well done on a clear simple explanation that totally non electrical folk should be able to understand. You also show how easy it is to save machinery from the scrapper with just 30 minutes of time and a bit of DIY.
My only suggestion would be to include the unplugged mains lead in camera shot so people can see clearly the machine is disconnected and safe, I have found over the years a couple of mis wired house sockets where the return wire is switched leaving the machine 'hot' even when turned off.
Cheers
Ray
Good point.
You bid for me up and running again with the house projects after an old table saw I just bought just hummed when started, even after firing up the first time. Cheap and easy fix for a guy that's never opened up an electric motor. Piece of cake. Thank you!
Right on
Very nice. Got the original motor or my Atlas Bandsaw, (Model 912, about 65 years old), and it's doing exactly what you're describing. TH-cam is the place you go when you didn't listen to your dad enough!
TH-cam is my go too when something is working.
Brent Townsend my father was an electrician. My problem is that I should have watched while he fixed it instead of thanking him when I picked it up. Too late sorry now that he’s gone.
Guy sold me a really nice drill press that had this problem for only $90. Now I can fix it where I don't have to very dangerously start it by hand, meaning it is worth about $300. Thank you for creating real value in the world.
Botta Bing. Heya i gotta elect motor starts to spin but SLOW then stops. I tried yer method of helping it by hand but it wont take off n run. Same fix?
Old motor started buzzing and rotating very slowly in reverse direction. I found and watched your video and followed the steps you've so clearly described. The winding contacts were a bit of a devil to get to, to clean but after blowing all the dust out and reassembling.......BINGO it starts and runs perfectly. Thanks for the really informative video. Cheers from a very happy new subscriber, Andy.
Professor on the compressor. You know Quincy, Illinois is the compressor capital of the world, right? All the major players hail from there. Employees leave...start their own biz across the street etc lol kinda like Solingen, Germany was the blade capital back in the day. The take away is u 🎸 and so does Quincy and everyone else who never ceases to hone and share their craft. It's becoming rare to see. I got Much 💘 and appreciation for that
Just dropped by to say thank you for the insightful video. Exact same problem on my 2hp motor, same fix, fired right up after countless times humming. My only issue was getting the cover off, set of pliers, a firm grip, ever being so careful and it came off. Life safer!
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THANK YOU!!! Was able to fix my Shopsmith motor two weeks before Christmas in the middle of making presents. You saved Christmas and me $200-$400 buying a replacement.
That's great. I'm glad the video was a help.
God bless you for taking the trouble to share this. You just saved me $150 - $200 for a 3HP single phase 250V motor. My problem motor is over 30 years old, but WTH, it was still working and now lives again thanks to you!
I've seen your posts on Vacuumland. Is that the same motor you used to buff your Royal?
@@mikemarino5762 Oh Lord no. That motor is from a huge Craftsman compressor. Royal housing was buffed with Hitachi rotors buffer.
These days I usually just take a picture of my electrical connections before I disconnect them, but sometimes I still write them down. Thanks for your time and effort you put it to make this video.
"update " after watching your video again..I took it back apart,found that my wire going to my circuit breaker was rubbing on my motor finns,causing a short..in my hurry to put it back together,in didn't pay attention to the wires,in tie rapped them to the housing vents...THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO SAVED ME 500.00 BUCKS!!!!
This was the perfect fix. I bought my Sandborn air compressor and motor 35 years ago. I was having 'hard start' problems, motor humming, buzzing on startup only. I was considering a new $150 replacement motor, but thanks to this video I fixed the problem in 15 minutes with a little piece of sandpaper. My compressor now starts up like it was new again!
I'm glad the video was helpful.
Your skills are impressive Moe. Thanks for the "how to" video.
thank you sir . I haven't been able to use my craftsman compressor for approx. 6-7 years. was getting ready to junk however decided to keep it as it's a 4HP . I did this repair as you described here and it ran like brand new. Again thank you and God bless you
That's awesome.
I've been fighting this very same problem for more than 5 years. Thank you for this video! I cleaned the contacts just like you said ,it cranks everytime now ! Before , it would only start half the time and got worse during cold weather. Thanks again
That's great. I'm glad it helped.
Thanks. That was so informative. I've been searching for some guidance for a while and you're the first one to discuss the 2 speed motor and how it works (and why it isn't working).
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Great video... Inspired me to take apart my coffee grinder. Showing the exact symptoms.
Saved Big Bucks on my 35 year old Sanborn air compressor with a Century motor... Unloader on Pressure Switch was sticking and caused motor to overheat kicking out thermal. Over time the points on the start switch also became a bit non-conductive. Oiled the unloader valve, cleaned starter points and runs like new. No doubt the life expectancy of the motor will be diminished due to the overheating, but for a garage compressor will occasional use it should provide air for years to come. Thanks!
This worked for me. My motor is running again just fine. Thank you for posting this video. It saved me from buying a new motor unnecessarily
That's great.
You are my hero!!! I’m not very electrically inclined, but you totally talked me thru getting my tablesaw motor up and running again. Thank you!!! 🙏🏼👍‼️
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Excellent, informative video showing just what I needed to repair my compressor motor. I appreciate your taking time to post this vid. Great work.
Jerry
I'm glad it helped.
Good editing & everything is useful information. Thanks for not rambling on & wasting peoples time. Subscribing! 👍🏽
Thank you, thank you!! My motor tech told me hes busy. This saved me trip and payment. Subcribed and thumbs up!
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Just wanted to say thanks for this video. I was able to fix my grandpa’s 47-year-old bench grinder because of your help. I just published a restoration video on my channel and gave you a shout out in it. Have a good one!
Thanks for the shout-out. That bench grinder will now outlast you.
Another inexpensive fix in today's throw away society. Enjoyed the video
+Ozzstar Gotta love a no cost repair!
Well said Ozz. Thanks 65! So much good stuff here! Not only a cheap/free repair but saving the planet one fix at a time by avoiding waste, not using the energy to extract, refine & ship the materials for a new motor.
10 cents of steel wool has fixed my furnace in the past.
Trained to be lazy and unskilled society
@@russelllotan1361 how else will we maximize profits?
Thanks! Same issue with my 60's Craftsman bench grinder...I'll give this a try!
Great video. I wish I would’ve found it a couple months ago. I bought a big used table saw where the motor wouldn’t start on its own. I bought it right and just bought a new motor for it. It was doing the exact same thing….damn it! Lol. Thx for the video. Im sure it will come in handy in the future
Great tip and glad it was repairable without having to buy/find parts. I'd like to have a Quincy because I emember how quiet they run compared to the ones they mass produce today. I wish you all the best in 2016.
+MRrwmac I had an oil-less before this one and it was deafening. Yeah, can't beat a no-cost repair. Thanks.
got to love a free fix!!!
pretty ingenious how those two speed electric motors work
+2LateIWon Yeah, I'll take a no cost repair any day.
I was in the middle of a pallet wood project on my lathe when I was not able to restart the motor. I suspect the problem is dust that got in there. Will open up the motor and follow you instructions. You gave me the confidence to play with something electrical, I will leave the motor disconnected for 24 hours before doing anything.
Thanks for the video, you may have saved me an expensive lathe motor repair.
Check the reset switch(if it has one) as this is the most common thing to trip on a sawdust filled motor.
You do a wonderful job presenting / editing your videos. you explain clearly what and how things are getting done in a way that is easy enough for us to follow along and duplicate. My little "Input" I take pictures with my Cell Phone so I know where wires or pieces belong
+Bruce Marshall That's great advice.
Thank you so much for the video! We’ve had an old air compressor in the barn that hasn’t been used in many years - because the motor “buzzes” but won’t turn over. I watched your video, went to the barn and pulled the end cap off the old motor. I cleaned the points - making sure they made proper contact with the motor off - and checked that the points fully disengaged by pushing the clutch in. I reassembled it and - Yahtzee! - it works! Thanks for the direction and motivation to make it happen!
That's great. I'm glad the video helped.
Thanks for the video. I had recently been given an old Sears Roebuck 4" wood jointer and the original motor would just hum unless I gave it a quick spin to help it get going. I watched your video and cracked the case open, dumped out a cord of sawdust from the 1950's, took a file to all the contacts, and lubed up the clutch like you said and she started right up!!! I've probably tossed 20 motors in the trash over the years, DOH!!! Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Awesome
Thanks for the tips. Picked up a free “broken” air compressor and it ended up needing a new spring on that centrifugal clutch thing. Now it works great.
Well, I am clueless about electric motors. this video helped me take apart my bandsaw electric motor, clean out the TONS of sawdust and sand out the contact points, etc. Put it back together and it works like a charm. So to some (me) this video was totally worthwhile. Thanks for posting the video.
Glad I could help. Awesome work.
Thank you for the education. I’m pulling my drill press motor today. Tried changing the capacitor but it was good so I turned to good ol’ TH-cam and found you.
Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful
Just wanted to say thank you for this video. My jointer motor did this very thing and your video helped to walk me through getting it back up and running! Great work!
Awesome.
sixtyfiveford do you have an Instagram account? Would love to follow there as well.
Hi sixtyfiveford.I had all the knowledge I got from your video and then I thought of first oiling the shaft of the motor and the pump by cleaning it thoroughly at first and giving it a go. Then I noticed a switch above the motor which contains the two capacitors.I pressed that switch and probably re set it in the process.I then took off the belt connecting the pump and motor and turned the motor a good 2 minutes manually and then put it on.It went beautifully. Did the cleaning of the pump as well and then same thing turned it a full 2 minutes along with spraying WD40. Then connected the pump and motor and it went beautifully.
Went to work to town.Came back and tried it on again.It turns and feels like it wants t go.Turns over quite well but then after about 10 seconds the switch above the capacitors pops off and it stops.
+Tarsame Lal “sam” Tangri That is your built in circuit breaker. It can go bad and trip by itself easier than it should but generally it means the pump itself is too difficult to turn. Make sure the air pressure switch isn't trying to make the compressor pump too high of air pressure into the tank. It should be shutting off the electric motor at 125psi or so(maybe lower or higher depending on compressor)
I was troubleshooting the hell out of my compressor. I don't know a ton about electrical issues, but I tried everything. I was about to give it away to someone who could actually fix it, but this saved me. Thank you. Although I'm not good with electronics, I am good at fixing things. And not fixing this compressor was really bumming me out because it seems so simple. But it's handled, which strangely is almost more rewarding than having my compressor working again!
Thank you for posting this video!
Awesome.
I looked at the photos at some of these videos and most everybody was talking about capacitors,the motor was struggling to start,sometime it would throw the fuse,but when it started,it would run until tank was full.So I decided to skip the capacitor test and go with the start switch first.Pulled the cover back,run a little contact file a few times between the contacts,oiled the centrifugal clutch shaft and put it all back.Flipped the on lever,and Hot Diggity dog,it never had started so easy and instantly before.It run smoother than a licked titty.Thank you,and didn’t cost me a penny.What I like about your video and others of this kind is ,I want to see how to fix it,to the point without too much unnecessary talk.Thanks again.
That's fantastic. I'm glad it was helpful.
@sixtyfiveford thanks so much for your video. You saved me $250 on a new spa motor. My motor would hum like yours then the auto thermal shutoff would kick in a few seconds later and the motor would click and shut off. I checked the start capacitor and it tested at about at 56 micro farads so that was not the problem as this was within the acceptable range. The motor also made the same humming noise with the capacitor disconnected. I have a model BN51 A.O. Smith 2 speed 3hp spa motor and I drained my hot tub and disconnected the pump and noticed that the contacts for the on position were kind of welded together. I was able to pull them apart and sand the contacts just like you did in the video and the motor and pump work good as new! Thanks again I owe you one!!!
Awesome.
Justin Stiles aaaa
Gotta love the TH-cam helpers... Fantastic video, I'll give it a try. Thank you!!
My compressor was stored over a yr and now starts very slow but then stops running within seconds. This sounds like it may be the issue? May be run capacitor?
fwiw- If the motor is bad, although they're more expensive I always replace my motors with a Baldor brand. Worked most my life in plastics and all our machines big/small had Baldors, they are absolute brutes.
We'd have operators locking grinders up weekly just to stand around doing nothing and the Baldors set there humming for 10-20+ minutes at a time before operators even tell us it stopped and we free up the grinder and off it runs just like new again. Amazing how tough they really are.
I can remember replacing only one motor but that grinder was over 25 yrs old doing that all the time, it was there before I even started.
Over 15yrs ago I used a Baldor as an attic fan motor in my old home to put an end to junk attic motor replacements every few yrs and I know its still used there today. It runs 9am to 9pm in summer 90-105 deg. Very tough!
Thanks again for the video. Peace
I would turn the compressor over by hand a few times to make sure the pump is moving freely and not stuck.
Im glad I found your video. Really helped me today. Ingersoll rep told me the service tech doesn't work 8n the motors just replaces the for 560 dollars! I only paid 1000 for the compressor. Made no sense to me so 7 fixed it myself. Saved my day sir, good lookin out
That's great. I'm glad it was helpful.
Replaced starting capacitor and this did not fix problem. I was very close to spending $225 for a replacement motor when I saw your video and you suggesting problem was with bad contacts. Did what you said, fixed the problem and saved me some money...thank you!
Awesome.
Another good video. It’s amazing how if you overcome the fear of the unknown you will find things are a lot simpler than u would think.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Nice! Good to see someone actually fixing things as opposed to just throwing them away. You are a smart person good for you.
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Hmm you type like you are on meth!
@@timpeppers8845 Well said! I too am venting because i let pam put mine back and i didn't let cindy. Never mind about dinner lets do breakfast tomorrow night or yesterday afternoon to get back out on the road we wish was ours but really its just a flipping detour to sanity. Thanks for reading but please dont come tomorrow morning as we will be having dinner with cindy and pam. Thanks again for reading but please don't come tomorrow in the morning or in the evening but if you want to do the afternoon then please don't tell pam or cindy bc those b***hes suck. Suck all the life out of the road and my windings.
I enjoyed this video very much. To the point and no ah, errs and well you know. Knowledge is power, looking forward to the next video.
Thanks.
Thank you so much for the video. Followed the steps and now my oil furnace blower is running like new. Saved me hassle and money. Thanks again.
Great to hear!
Small xaw bench motor 50 years old plus. Just removed it and blown forty years of dust out of it. Cleaned up centrifugal switch Back into working order. (Stalled and humming 2 days ago) no capacitor required!
Cheers mate happy days!
Nice work!
Dude you could not have made it simpler. I was just about to tare down an old compressor but I got it started by helping it start by hand. Thanks!
I'm glad it was helpful.
Thank you! Watched this video and got my compressor back working. At least for now. Liked and subscribed for the help.
Terrific video. I followed the instructions and my motor is running smoothly again. Simple - and saved me probably $100.
Hey Bud, I bought a 1984 drill press and the motor was not working. Your video was the most informative and easy to understand. Thanks. I got it working in no time.
Glad it helped
Just what I needed. Got my table saw back up and running. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Thank you, you were right on the money, took my time and saved a bunch, actually runs better than before...
Wow man. I was having the same issue. My switch was not identical but, sanded the contact points and hurray! My compressor is back in business. Now just need to fix leaking pressure regulator.
Thanks man!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
When stuff is broke there's little harm in giving it a look. You might not be able to fix everything but every fix you can do is one for the win column.
Worked like a charm on my old 3/4hp table saw motor.....thanks!
Wow I can't believe it's been 7 years since I last commented on this video. I'm back because my compressor motor wouldn't start and I was looking for wiring it up and ran across this video again by mistake. Got it figured out then it wouldn't start or even hum and I know it worked before. So I was suspecting the same thing opened it up and yep all charred up. On a side note I had a milling machine motor that the contacts were toasted, so I broke open a circuit breaker and carefully pried up the riveted ends, straightened them up, then pulled the contacts off the old motor contacts and replaced them with the ones I just acquired. It's still working today with no issues.
Great repair. Good info. Definitely something to check out before replacing a motor. Thanks 65. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
+Raymond Campbell Thanks Man. Happy New Year to you as well.
I never leave comments and this will be the first...
Finally, someone who produced something that was straight to it and actually knew what they were doing. Thank you!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Good video Moe. You so remind me of myself. There is nothing mechanical that isn't worth taking apart! Either I fix it or get a good understanding for why it failed in the first place. Thanks for sharing this.
+Fireship1 Hey Thanks. Well said, "there is nothing mechanical that isn't worth taking apart"
I even look for stuff in alleys to take apart and try to fix for fun of it
You sound confident in your ability,, might subscribe. I h ave fought with centrifugal induction motors alot. Usually washing machine and swamp cooler motors. Now however, its my 30yr old speed air two stage with a BALDOR,, very good if not the best built. I have almost the same set up. I took it apart twice already and it was a lot of trouble. Did all you describe already still no run, just hums and throws the reset or breaker. And no, its on the bench,, not on the compressor anymore
Great video, learned a lot - I already got the theory, but seeing
the centrifugal clutches and different styles of contacts, really cool,
Thanks!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Great clip. Saved me a lot of money. I have a dayton starter motor connected to a Winsmith chain drive which raises and lowers a boat lift. Works like it's supposed to now. Thanks.
That's great.
This helped me a lot today. Got my Myford Super 7 lathe working because of this video. Many thanks!
Great, I'm glad the video helped.
Thanks. I'm good at lots of stuff. Very understandable and discusses things like I do. Down to earth in simple language. Looked like me when he goes .... a little grease would be good and dabs some off the rear bearing and onto the rubbing tabs. Thanks for the help.
+sixtyfiveford Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Using what I learned from watching this, I managed to get my drill press working properly again. The clutch needed some oil and proper adjustment, and the contacts were pitted. All sorted now! Cheers!
Hey Thanks.
Cool. I am a little late to the party. I am going to take my motor apart tomorrow and do as you did. I hope it works. Thanks!~
In addition to increasing the starting torque, the motor rotation direction is also determined by the start winding. To reverse the direction of rotation, swap over the two windings to the start winding!
Had a motor that dirt daubers had gotten into. Cleaned out centrifugal switch and it worked. THANK YOU!!!
WOW Sixty 5 Ford! I have the same problem, Thank you for your effort . I never thought to check that. You just saved my saw bench motor. Very grateful. This is why we watch your channel.
+cabinmadness1 I hope it helps. Thanks for watching.
Great fix Moe .. I had one from the Neighbor guy that paints fail like that .. Just cleaned it up and away it went man ! Great fix .. Should help tons of folks out ..
+ShawnMrFixit Thanks Man.
Thanks for the advice and easy to understand directions 👍
I understood the theory behind that style of motor. But seeing you take it apart, made it all click. Thanks! New sub here!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
That's awesome, I've got an exhaust fan motor in my paint booth that just hums and don't work. Thanks, I needed this video.
I hope it's something simple like this.
Just had the same problem with my band saw. Now fixed -- thanks to you. Great vid
Awesome.
Hey, Thank you very much. I fixed the motor on my jointer. I thought it was dead. Works like a champ now.
Awesome.
Yes. My compressor is Alive again. Thank you for taking the time to post this!!!!
I have learned a lot. So well explained. Thank you so much!👍
you always seem to have videos worth watching. Thanks for sharing.
+billfromelma Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You saved me from buying a new furnace circulator motor at a cost of $250,! I'm happy!
That's great. I'm glad it was helpful.
Great video.
Always learn so much when you dig into things.
+WaveAction777 Hey Thanks.
Great info! I never had one of those apart. My compressor is 220 but It has a very long recovery. It must be a one lunger. Love them vanup trucks.
+BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose Crazy people and their vehicle creations.
Thanks for the vid. I'm troubleshooting an electric hydro pump for an automotive lift. I'm a pretty advanced mechanic (self proclaimed) but still so much I dont know. That realy makes it easier to understand what is going on inside the motor housing for an a/c motor.
Thanks, I'm glad there's useful info here.
Great video, like any good pro - you make it look simple. thanks
Great video! Nice to see you and chat for a bit last week at Noodles & Co.
+Rodrigo Sagebin It was great meeting you Rod. -Moe.
You the man! I have a running air compressor once again! Thanks for the video!!!
Thank you, I actually was able to fix my electric motor for my soda carbonator with your advice.
Just fixed my table saw motor with this video. I really appreciate it.
Awesome.
Great video! I will try this with my residential sewing machine motor. It has the same symtom. Very instructional. Thank you! :)
Sewing machine motors are different. They expect a manual push to get going. Well, they're not entirely different but they tend to not have a start winding. Starting torque is an issue with electric motors. So the easier spinning you can make things for them the better. Some oil might help? Push starting sewing machines is pretty common though. Still a good idea to oil them now and again. A light oil like 3 in 1 is good.
Thanks for the video! this got my table saw back up and running!
That's great. I'm glad you found the video, and that it was helpful.
I am hoping to get my Radial saw going! Fingers crossed!
Fixed my issue. I suspected this was the problem on my wood shaper that I picked up for free. The old owner said it would no longer start and he moved it to the back yard to rust away. Thankfully I got to it before it was beyond repair. I cleaned the whole thing up and when I fired the motor it just hummed. Not as loud as this one though. Anyway, I did the same thing you did here and it works flawlessly now. Thank you for your videos!
+ballzack57 Gotta love a simple no cost fix. Thanks for watching.
+sixtyfiveford I phrased that awkwardly. I meant to say that I suspected this was my problem but was unsure of what exactly to do. Quite serendipitously your video popped up in my subscriptions and I followed your video exactly. Doing this allowed me to fix the motor. Sorry if I was unclear earlier. Thanks again.
I'm glad it helped.
Quick tip from a motor shop. Air compressor motors, like the one shown are ODP, or Open Drip Proof. They allow the free flow of air, and it's contaminants through the motor windings for cooling. Some of those contaminants (dust) will settle out, and on the start switch. If the start switch can't conduct electricity to the start windings, you get a humming motor. Simple fix, give it a gentle, stress that word, gentle, tap or two on the back endbell while energizing the motor. This will, in most cases, jar the offending dirt loose from the start switch, and allow the motor to run. Most of the time it will save tearing the motor apart.
+Bryon Covell Nice tip!
+sixtyfiveford
Was thinking I would have needed the compressor for job and first order would be hammer tap tap switch on and then tap Bang switch on....then if it starts use compressed air to blow some dust out or further into motor.......
If your only tool is a Hammer you tend to ever issue as a nail...they say.
And when that doesn't work,tell them to take the motor off and bring it to you to fix, that's what I do when a caller wants me to diagnose and repair a motor over the phone, l give them some pointers then tell them to bring it in and I'll fix it
As another tip if it is possible have the motor set to run on 240 volts it will use approximately half the current it will use wired for 120 volts... and because it is using less current it will save money on the electric bill and the motor will run a little cooler as well
The first thing I'll try with any mechanical gadget is giving it a good beating. Heck it makes me feel better. Who cares if it fixes anything. But oddly it tends to fix a lot of things too.
Thanks for a good overall synopsis, moreover a good fix! Fellow Ford guy, have a '27, '47, '52, '54, '55, and a '63-1/2! Now I'll have a 10-inch table saw again!
That's a nice assortment of Fords. At the present I have a '59, '65, '66', '78 and a few newer ones. I need more space to accommodate my desire for more.
Not bad-Quincys usually use Baldor motors, but that didn't look like one. As far as cleaning the contacts-think points on one of your Fords. Those old point files are the best for that-and never ever grease the phenolic on the centrifical switch. PS-I own a electric motor repair shop. PSS Also have a '55 Caddy Ambulance, "71 Ranchero, '53 Studebaker and a '67 Firebird.
Thanks it was great to have the most simple tutorial, I almost got a new motor ,big savings
Awesome, I'm glad it was helpful.
I think you just saved my well pump!!! We'll find out tomorrow!!!!! Thank you once again.....
Thank you for this very informative video... My compressor running capacitor melted. I thought I old just replace it and started up when I did the motor just hummed.
The humming that you hear is NOT coming from the "start" winding but from the "run" windings which stay engaged all the time (as long as the pressure switch is calling for air). The "start" windings cannot be the source of the humming because the start switch is not passing current. So the start switch does not transfer power from the start windings to the run windings.