I need a source to have some horizontal motors rebuilt. Someone that can pull the gear from the housing, replace the armature, and press the gear back on. I'm tired of replacing used worn out parts with used parts that wear out soon after they are put in.
I found a guy who rebuilds E-Unit cores, unless someone on here does it for a reasonable price. Replacing 60 year old parts with used 60 year old parts just don't last very long!
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Have you actually identified that the armatures need replacement? If they check out electrically, and the commutators are good, the bushings/bearings are probably all that's needed.
CALL Frank timko in ohio 937 429 1461 im quite sure he can help you. if not he can certainly direct you. he has helped me with some odd stuff in the past.
Or call the "motor doctor". He does all that. It ain't cheap though. The commutators MAY be able to be resurfaced but he can tell you. I know he can replace even the commutator if needed.
Rob
Or call the "motor doctor". He does all that. It ain't cheap though. The commutators MAY be able to be resurfaced but he can tell you. I know he can replace even the commutator if needed.
Rob
Do you have any contact info for the motor doctor??
Thanks Rob, exactly what I'm looking for.
Doug
Rob hit it on the head with the wearing of the front and rear bushing on these motors. There are several other points to get these hummers running smoothly. The thrust washer in the tail may also need a additional thrust washer, either a 671m-19 or a 671m-23. The idler gear assbly shaft becomes worn creating slop between the drive gear on the armiture shaft and the worm shaft gear. This in time for high mileage units wears the worm shaft bearings which causes more slop.
Dennis Waldron at Just Trains in NJ has rebuilt several for me. He has some already done and ready to ship as well. Never had a problem.
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