I'm glad your videos aren't as quick and shaky as this one. But that's not to say I didn't enjoy it. I love motors and I always learn something from your videos.
Sleeve bearings of the Oilite type do not lend themselves to re-oiling as the oil merely runs out and you're back to square one. The microscopic pores created by the sintering process get smeared closed by wear and leave nothing to retain the oil. I've found this to be a problem with small motors of the toy and small appliance types. Drills and saws too replacement is the only fix for dry bearings. But if the motor has a wick at each end then the one drop of oil every year does the trick.
For insulation you could use what is known as 'nomex'. It's commonly used here in Aus for motor and transformer winding insulation. Its basically impregnated paper pulp type product. No asbestos either! You can get it here in Melbourne from a company called Quador (no relation to me, I'm just an indirect customer :-)
Lot of work ahead to get this generator restored... at least you managed to disassemble it completely, it's a first big step, each part of this generator must be very heavy !
I am a bit selective about what bearings I lube with it, its too thin to properly lube a ball bearing race IMO, but for unsticking sleeve bearings and low speed moving parts like centrifugal switches its great.
likewise some sleeve bearings love singer light machine oil
ball bearing races (if noisy) usually dictate a tear down and replacement, or at least repack with silicone bearing grease.
@Aussie50 Okay. I know singer machine oil for electric motors should be good. There is also Zoomspout turbine oil for fan motors and other motors aswell. I have not seen Zoomspout in Australia though. It seems to be only for sale in the U.S.A
I Love The Video It Can Increase My Knowledge Testing AC Motors and Working on Westinghouse Generator
ownerheard 3 weeks ago
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ayamsory 3 weeks ago
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Destayear 3 weeks ago
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cTianroy 3 weeks ago
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anakmudajaman 3 weeks ago
I'm glad your videos aren't as quick and shaky as this one. But that's not to say I didn't enjoy it. I love motors and I always learn something from your videos.
simonspaz 3 months ago
Sleeve bearings of the Oilite type do not lend themselves to re-oiling as the oil merely runs out and you're back to square one. The microscopic pores created by the sintering process get smeared closed by wear and leave nothing to retain the oil. I've found this to be a problem with small motors of the toy and small appliance types. Drills and saws too replacement is the only fix for dry bearings. But if the motor has a wick at each end then the one drop of oil every year does the trick.
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Ali2011mb 1 year ago
who was the guy walking around in the background?
walkingfreak 1 year ago
@walkingfreak my dad, he lives up north and comes to stay now and then.
Aussie50 1 year ago
What are those electric motors you're testing used for? Are they for grinding or welding equipment or something? God they make an aweful noise.
Lachlant1984 1 year ago
For insulation you could use what is known as 'nomex'. It's commonly used here in Aus for motor and transformer winding insulation. Its basically impregnated paper pulp type product. No asbestos either! You can get it here in Melbourne from a company called Quador (no relation to me, I'm just an indirect customer :-)
BigMaxTube 1 year ago
looks like the bareings are gone and the start windings arnt dropping out due to the drag
itscool1968 1 year ago
possible, the bearings aren't silky smooth, but theres 2 caps and a centrifugal switch to add to the mix. I may tear that one down soon.
Aussie50 1 year ago
That looked like asbestos paper insulation so be careful handling it.
trentontrading 1 year ago
@trentontrading cool!, I guess we can;t get new stuff then :(
Aussie50 1 year ago
does that crompton parkinson have shorted windings?
HDXFH 1 year ago
@HDXFH I'd say so, I'll pull it apart some day.
Aussie50 1 year ago
what was the song in the BG in the beginning of the vid? I hope you can restore these rigs.
coondogtheman1234 1 year ago
that was Sabaton - Rise of Evil
I've got a few Sabaton albums but there is more on youtube still.
Aussie50 1 year ago
"Cliffs of Gallipoli" (WW1 tribute) and "Attero Dominatus" (WWII Russian assault on Berlin) are also epic songs!
Aussie50 1 year ago
all i can say is cool vid.lol
V8Jagnut 1 year ago
I'd be interested in a video of this generator restored and ran for the first time *BANG!* no, only joking lol
Astro29 1 year ago
@Astro29 lol don;t say arc-over :p. this unit was running until it was stored but whop knows what it will do when i run it.
Aussie50 1 year ago
Gonna be a good project :D Have to upgrade your electrolysis tank i think :P
Should be very nice once restored and look great too :D
mattyvt93 1 year ago
good luck with that generator! looks like quite a project!
coolbluelights 1 year ago
Looking forward at seeing this generator fully restored and working. Nice project Ed.
Dorothyinstead 1 year ago
Lot of work ahead to get this generator restored... at least you managed to disassemble it completely, it's a first big step, each part of this generator must be very heavy !
msylvain59 1 year ago
Looking forward at seeing this generator fully restored and working. Nice project Ed.
Dorothyinstead 1 year ago
I see you use Inox MX3 for oiling bearings in motors aswell. Inox has done a pretty good job in making my fans work better.
TheCoolmaster100 1 year ago
I am a bit selective about what bearings I lube with it, its too thin to properly lube a ball bearing race IMO, but for unsticking sleeve bearings and low speed moving parts like centrifugal switches its great.
likewise some sleeve bearings love singer light machine oil
ball bearing races (if noisy) usually dictate a tear down and replacement, or at least repack with silicone bearing grease.
Aussie50 1 year ago
@Aussie50 Okay. I know singer machine oil for electric motors should be good. There is also Zoomspout turbine oil for fan motors and other motors aswell. I have not seen Zoomspout in Australia though. It seems to be only for sale in the U.S.A
TheCoolmaster100 1 year ago