Look on the motors nameplate to see what oil it uses.3 in one may be too light unless it formulated for very large motors.-Like 5 hp and above as this motor appears to be.Before you try to turn things by hand--MAKE SURE THE POWER IS DISCONNECTED TO THE UNIT!!!We don't want anyone getting wrapped up in this beast.Locate the power disconnect switch before working on the unit and turn it off-and lock it out if you can.
Sturtevant central vac . HELP!
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Thank you for sharing more pictures! I love old central vacuums, and this has to be one of the oldest out there.
I would really encourage you to see if it runs, if you haven't already. Just a quick "pulse" on-off should allow you to safely see if it runs at all (or doesn't, or blows the fuse, etc.), and if you get some noise and movement, then turn it on and watch what it does. Those big old motors usually run forever, and I bet if you hit the switch it will come to life just like it did 100-some years ago.
Keep us posted!!
-Owen
I would really encourage you to see if it runs, if you haven't already. Just a quick "pulse" on-off should allow you to safely see if it runs at all (or doesn't, or blows the fuse, etc.), and if you get some noise and movement, then turn it on and watch what it does. Those big old motors usually run forever, and I bet if you hit the switch it will come to life just like it did 100-some years ago.
Keep us posted!!
-Owen
the motor
I have managed to clean the plate on the motor , sufficently to read , that it was manufactured by Brook Motors Ltd Huddersfield. Which is in Yorkshire , in the north east of England . There isn't a live power feed near the machine , but I did turn it by hand , and from the sound of things , it needs a good clean out .
I forgot to put this photo on last time . This is the inlet , in the middle of the gallery seats.
David
I have managed to clean the plate on the motor , sufficently to read , that it was manufactured by Brook Motors Ltd Huddersfield. Which is in Yorkshire , in the north east of England . There isn't a live power feed near the machine , but I did turn it by hand , and from the sound of things , it needs a good clean out .
I forgot to put this photo on last time . This is the inlet , in the middle of the gallery seats.
David
