truckerx
New member
To Air-Way experts: I noticed that on the 1920's suction uprights, the motor lubrication points specify "grease." It's stamped on the motor housing. That, to me, would indicate ball bearings.
Here's the problem: I also have a later model Twin-Motor Air-Way. I took it upon myself to also grease the main motor bearings and the brush-roll motor bearings. This machine does not specify, and I don't have a manual. I assumed that both main motor and brush-roll motors use the same lubricant. After greasing both motors, the machine seemed to labor, got very warm and then began losing RPM's. Just wondering if I did the right thing?
I used standard motor bearing grease purchased from a vacuum repair shop.
I do know better than to grease brass sleeve bearings, as they require oil.
I am wondering if the brush-roll motor and the main motor require the same type of lube or if one should have been oiled - the other greased?
If any of this makes sense to you Air-Way gurus, I'd appreciate some advice.
Thanks in advance.
Here's the problem: I also have a later model Twin-Motor Air-Way. I took it upon myself to also grease the main motor bearings and the brush-roll motor bearings. This machine does not specify, and I don't have a manual. I assumed that both main motor and brush-roll motors use the same lubricant. After greasing both motors, the machine seemed to labor, got very warm and then began losing RPM's. Just wondering if I did the right thing?
I used standard motor bearing grease purchased from a vacuum repair shop.
I do know better than to grease brass sleeve bearings, as they require oil.
I am wondering if the brush-roll motor and the main motor require the same type of lube or if one should have been oiled - the other greased?
If any of this makes sense to you Air-Way gurus, I'd appreciate some advice.
Thanks in advance.