Recent content by jaybake32

Answering my own question lol I looked at the motor, running, and quite a few sparks. I tried a stone on the commutator but it did not seem to help. Anything beyond that exceeds my skill level so I am putting in a replacement motor.

Thank you guys! I was able to get her back together with your help. With the new bearings it is running quieter and the suction seems a little better, but, the motor area is still getting quite hot. I used an infrared thermometer and got a reading of 124 F on the surface of the motor...

Okay I went ahead and figured out how to pull her apart, but alas, I cannot remember how to put her back together after putting in the new bearings! I took some pics, basically I am trying to remember how the fan assembly is put back on. Funny thing, I have no recollection of removing the fans...

Removing Motor Hi all - I have been lurking here for a bit, and am now a proud owner of a XXX. Not sure what year. I know this is an older post, but, I too am trying to figure out how to get the motor apart, so that I can change the bearings. Does anyone still have the info? Will I have to...