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Post by Cher on Dec 15, 2004 10:59:43 GMT -5
Someone just posted not too long ago that they repaired their CE tumbler for $6 and change. My CE died, belts all chewed to $h*t. Need help ... please could whoever posted let me know what you did again.
Thanks, Cher
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HarryB41
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Post by HarryB41 on Dec 15, 2004 11:16:52 GMT -5
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Post by Cher on Dec 15, 2004 11:22:47 GMT -5
Thanks Harry but that wasn't the one. Whoever just recently did this didn't replace the motor. It was something simpler and the cost was less than $7 with shipping. It was relpacing a plastic CE part with the metal Lortone part. Thanks for looking though, this is frustrating. Cher
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Foreverdown
having dreams about rocks
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Post by Foreverdown on Dec 15, 2004 12:43:03 GMT -5
Hey Cher,
I replaced the motor pulley and belt on my CE with a Lortone 33b belt and pulley. The pulley comes with a built on aluminum fan. My unit doesn't even get hot with all that air flow. Also, hadn't had one bit of trouble with the belt either.
The only catch is the CE motor shaft is larger in diameter than the Lortone shaft. You will have to drill out the hole in the pulley for it to work. Very easy job as the aluminum is easy to drill.
The pulley was $3, belt $1.40 and total w/ shipping $6.40. You can't beat that! I ordered from The Rock Shed and recieved it in 3 days. Also received 2 tootsie rolls, 1 cinnamon, and 1 butterscotch. ;D
If you have any further questions, I'll be around.....
[glow=blue,2,300]Brett[/glow]
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Post by Cher on Dec 15, 2004 12:46:02 GMT -5
Thanks Brett, Did you drill it out yourself with a regular drill or do you have a drill press. Hubby's worried about getting it drilled straight.
Cher
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Foreverdown
having dreams about rocks
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Post by Foreverdown on Dec 15, 2004 13:06:17 GMT -5
I used a drill press and held the pulley with my hand. I was worried about the alignment also. If I didn't have a drill press, I might have tried it free hand.
Brett
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Post by Cher on Dec 15, 2004 13:40:10 GMT -5
I was afraid of that, I don't have access to a drill press. Thanks Brett for your info. Cher
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1Mark
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Post by 1Mark on Dec 16, 2004 15:06:18 GMT -5
A hand drill should work if caution is used -- the bit will want to follow the existing hole. The shaft measures .235" in diameter. I used a .242" bit. 7/32" is too small, and the next common size up is 1/4", which would probably work, but there might be excessive wobble in the pulley -- leading to pre-mature belt wear.
Shalom, Mark
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Post by Cher on Dec 16, 2004 15:31:32 GMT -5
I ordered a pulley and a couple of extra belts. I don't even dare to attempt it by hand, I know I can't keep it straight. My daughter said she could take the pulley to work and get it done on a drill press so that's a relief for me. I'll send both of them so they can be sure to have the right size. I'm going to try it first with just a new belt, both of the pulleys look ok, I mean they look smooth. My hubby suggested I ask at a hydraulic business to see if they have any hydraulic o-rings, he thought they might be stronger, I don't know but guess it can't hurt. Thank all for your help, I appreciate it.
Cher
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