sammygator
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Post by sammygator on Sept 10, 2017 9:12:00 GMT -5
I have a Gy-roc vibratory tumbler, Model B (2.5 lb bowls). The motor burned out and I need to get a replacement. The label on the motor indicates a FASCO Model 71633854. Extensive searches for this came up with virtually nothing. FASCO's own cross-reference search yielded nothing. Once place did have them, offered specifically as replacement motors for this tumbler, but wanted $140 which seems like an awful lot for a 1/20 hp blower motor. Has anyone else had to source a motor for one of these? How do I find a suitable replacement?
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Post by wigglinrocks on Sept 10, 2017 9:25:32 GMT -5
You could check with johnjsgems , he might be able to help ya out or at least point you in the right direction .
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Sept 10, 2017 10:46:19 GMT -5
I have a Gy-roc vibratory tumbler, Model B (2.5 lb bowls). The motor burned out and I need to get a replacement. The label on the motor indicates a FASCO Model 71633854. Extensive searches for this came up with virtually nothing. FASCO's own cross-reference search yielded nothing. Once place did have them, offered specifically as replacement motors for this tumbler, but wanted $140 which seems like an awful lot for a 1/20 hp blower motor. Has anyone else had to source a motor for one of these? How do I find a suitable replacement? Your research is correct- the motor used for the Gy-roc model "B" is $140 from the manufacturer now. I went thru the same process and spoke w/ Lionel, the owner and SOLE proprietor of the Gy-roc line. Lionel went to order more motors for his machines, and the manufacturer insisted on a minimum order that was just undoable considering the huge investment involved. The motor was a custom motor, made specifically for the Gy-roc, and as such was discontinued after Lionel passed on placing that huge order. A substitute motor was found, but had to be modified by adding a AC plug and shortening the shaft. This modification greatly increased the cost of the motor but was his only viable option. Check 1st w/ John @ JS Gems to see if he has any, and in lieu of that, a company called Johnson Brothers stocks them @ a reduced cost (I got mine about a year or so ago, and I think it was $79.00 and worked fine, but beware their customer service- the current owners are not from these parts and hence have no clue how we 'Mericans expect to be treated in business. On a different note, have you tried your motor since your diagnosis of being "burned out"? They have thermal protection and will stop working if they get too hot. Once totally cool, many times they work again. Also consider using a couple drops of oil in the oil ports and turn the shaft by hand to work the oil in. Hope this helps.
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Post by 1dave on Sept 10, 2017 20:45:40 GMT -5
Back when I was into Mass Marketing I found out the power of purchasing in large quantities. a 12 position switch cost $9.95 10 of them were $8.00 each 100 " " " $6.00 1000 " " " $0.67 each !
Most of their cost was in packaging.
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sammygator
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Post by sammygator on Sept 12, 2017 19:25:51 GMT -5
You could check with johnjsgems , he might be able to help ya out or at least point you in the right direction . This is good advice. I will contact John and see if he can help. Thanks!
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sammygator
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Post by sammygator on Sept 12, 2017 19:40:03 GMT -5
I have a Gy-roc vibratory tumbler, Model B (2.5 lb bowls). The motor burned out and I need to get a replacement. The label on the motor indicates a FASCO Model 71633854. Extensive searches for this came up with virtually nothing. FASCO's own cross-reference search yielded nothing. Once place did have them, offered specifically as replacement motors for this tumbler, but wanted $140 which seems like an awful lot for a 1/20 hp blower motor. Has anyone else had to source a motor for one of these? How do I find a suitable replacement? Your research is correct- the motor used for the Gy-roc model "B" is $140 from the manufacturer now. I went thru the same process and spoke w/ Lionel, the owner and SOLE proprietor of the Gy-roc line. Lionel went to order more motors for his machines, and the manufacturer insisted on a minimum order that was just undoable considering the huge investment involved. The motor was a custom motor, made specifically for the Gy-roc, and as such was discontinued after Lionel passed on placing that huge order. A substitute motor was found, but had to be modified by adding a AC plug and shortening the shaft. This modification greatly increased the cost of the motor but was his only viable option. Check 1st w/ John @ JS Gems to see if he has any, and in lieu of that, a company called Johnson Brothers stocks them @ a reduced cost (I got mine about a year or so ago, and I think it was $79.00 and worked fine, but beware their customer service- the current owners are not from these parts and hence have no clue how we 'Mericans expect to be treated in business. On a different note, have you tried your motor since your diagnosis of being "burned out"? They have thermal protection and will stop working if they get too hot. Once totally cool, many times they work again. Also consider using a couple drops of oil in the oil ports and turn the shaft by hand to work the oil in. Hope this helps. Johnson Brothers has the motor but the price is now $140. I haven't tried to get the existing motor going again. The shaft is seized so I'm not too hopeful about getting it working. It may be possible, though. I'll look at it this weekend. I like the tumbler, which I use for polishing cabochons, and hope to get it working it again.
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Sept 13, 2017 10:42:45 GMT -5
Old foggy memory just remembered- I purchased a modified $79.00 motor for the Gy-roc, and discovered the old motor was still good. I wound up using the new motor for my Lortone QT-6, and it worked just fine. Kingsley has the Lortone motor for $79.00, so I'm wonderin' if that motor would work on the Gy-roc? Could be worth a try. John @ JSgems may have some thoughts on this. He may also have the motor @ a good price.
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