Looking for some detailed help here. I was ripping a 4X4 and my Mark V (serial number 146700) got slower and slower then popped the circuit breaker. Of course I reset the circuit and tried again. It got worse, then I noticed the smoke
I took apart the headstock and unmounted the motor. Sitting on the bench I plugged the motor in, flipped the switch and got a hum and a spark.
Other than that everything looks OK.
So, am I "fried" or is it possible to do repairs on the motor myself. I'm currently un-employed and can't spend the $400+ for a new motor.
I followed the videos on disassembling the headstock and was hoping for similar references on the motor.
Thanks for all the great help and advice on the forum!
Motor Rebuild?
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I have had great success rebuilding/repairing "non-operating" Shopsmith motors. If your motor has a burnt smell, then replacing it may be the only solution. I have not found any factory information for any Shopsmith motor.bfoss wrote:Looking for some detailed help here. I was ripping a 4X4 and my Mark V (serial number 146700) got slower and slower then popped the circuit breaker. Of course I reset the circuit and tried again. It got worse, then I noticed the smoke
I took apart the headstock and unmounted the motor. Sitting on the bench I plugged the motor in, flipped the switch and got a hum and a spark.
Other than that everything looks OK.
So, am I "fried" or is it possible to do repairs on the motor myself. I'm currently un-employed and can't spend the $400+ for a new motor.
I followed the videos on disassembling the headstock and was hoping for similar references on the motor.
Thanks for all the great help and advice on the forum!
I have been able to accumulate a lot of information and pictures from experience and doing different modifications to the motors. Contact me off-line with all the motor information and any pictures you may have of the motor. I can offer my opinion/information as to what I believe is possible with your motor. I can help you in disassembling and testing your motor once I know what motor you have.
Bill Mayo bill.mayo@verizon.net
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
Shopsmith owner since 73. Sell, repair and rebuild Shopsmith, Total Shop & Wood Master headstocks, SPTs, attachments, accessories and parts. US Navy 1955-1975 (FTCS/E-8)
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If the motor is an 'Emerson' and it IS fried, please contact me prior to 'discarding it'. I be needing an 'internal' part. TIA
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Not an Emerson
Its an "A.O. Smith"
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That is what I get for NOT being Irish!:Dbfoss wrote:Its an "A.O. Smith"
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