Mattatya
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Post by Mattatya on Aug 27, 2012 23:55:44 GMT -5
I hate to ask what seems like a silly question to myself but I'm at a loss finding info on this motor. I don't know if the bearings are sealed or not. The motor is a GE 1/3hp 1725rpm model 5XBH00CD Currently the motor is running it's heaviest load since I purchased it used a couple months back. I haven't noticed any speed changes, smells or slipping. This evening we noticed it is almost to hot to the touch. Sadly I don't have any other reference to the heat as I've never put my hands on it running. I don't see anywhere I would add oil if I need to. Thanks for your help, Matt Attachments:
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fwfranklen (Mike)
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Post by fwfranklen (Mike) on Aug 28, 2012 0:00:54 GMT -5
I have one very simalar to that one. It is a modern and large enough motor that it is sealed bearings. They do run hot, I grabbed mine after it ran for about 30min and it left a blister...that hot. I'm not sure that is right but it is still running.
Mike
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Mattatya
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Post by Mattatya on Aug 28, 2012 2:09:57 GMT -5
Thanks Mike, I figured as much. I have had it running for 2 weeks and it worried me a bit feeling how hot it was. Now I know how hot it gets and will keep a eye on it from time to time.
Cheers,
Matt (Paranoid)
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keystonecops
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Post by keystonecops on Aug 28, 2012 10:21:22 GMT -5
Take some air an blow out round end where fins are. Gettn some dust offa them should help a little. Later Clyde
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2012 10:54:46 GMT -5
I have a 3/4 horse on my 12" slab saw so it is not getting worked very hard. I will not touch it again because I learn pretty fast not to touch hot things. lol They all run pretty hot even if they are not pulling a load. If it needed oil there would be an obvious hole somewhere around the shaft/bearing area. I do not think you will have a problem unless the motor is overloaded and I do not know how to determine that. I think that if it gets to the point that it can not pull the load it will trip the breaker. That happened once when my saw blade locked up. I was not far away and it popped the breaker before I could get to the switch. Good luck. Jim
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 28, 2012 16:07:36 GMT -5
If the motor has oil ports they would be on ends just inwards of the mounting clamps. They would have either metal or plastic plugs in the holes (or open holes if plugs are missing). Usually if there are oilers you will see some note on data plate like "lubricate motor bearings every 3 months".
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Mattatya
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Post by Mattatya on Aug 28, 2012 16:15:14 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for your help and direction. Looking at it during the day, I don't see any indicaters that it oil added.
I have a can of air and a soft brush I'll use to give it a good dust cleaning. The belt tension is good and no belt slipping. The motor picks right up turning 40#'s of barrels.
Thanks again for your input, Matt
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