Motor making new noise; bearings?
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I'm not positive but I think your diffuser is shot. It should have a brass ring.
https://www.google.com/search?q=dura+glas+diffuser
Check under images and you'll see what I mean.
Also how does the impeller look?
Sorry to rain on your parade.
https://www.google.com/search?q=dura+glas+diffuser
Check under images and you'll see what I mean.
Also how does the impeller look?
Sorry to rain on your parade.
bobodaclown said:
Just picked up a new one. You are right, the brass ring was shredded on the old one. Impeller looks good. Will try reassembly tonight.
bobodaclown said:
Nope! New one doesn't fit. Exact same part number but holes don't line up right. Just barely off. Here are pictures of the impeller. [attachment=1:tmb89ybm]ImageUploadedByTapatalk1390361830.493669.jpg[/attachment:tmb89ybm][attachment=0:tmb89ybm]ImageUploadedByTapatalk1390361837.426561.jpg[/attachment:tmb89ybm]
I only hand tightened the impeller, and the new screw is on tight and it spins. If I hold the shaft with a wrench and tighten impeller more, it barely spins. And barely by hand from the back shaft. Not sure what to do at this point.
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Check then length of the new screw with the old one, if the impeller is slipping. I think it will tighten down more cause its reverse threaded.
For the diffuser I'm not positive but think it only goes on one way. You've got to spin it till they all line up.
For the diffuser I'm not positive but think it only goes on one way. You've got to spin it till they all line up.
bobodaclown said:
I will look at both of those when i get home. I have the old screw still and will spin the diffuser and see if ever lines up.
Ok. New screw may be a hair longer. But I don't think that's it. I put the old screw in and had the same issue.
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I think I found the problem but have no idea how to fix it. The impeller isn't lining up flush.
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It rubs on the bottom, you can feel/hear it when you spin it. What could cause that? Here are pictures of everything as I took it apart.
New seal
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I think I found the problem but have no idea how to fix it. The impeller isn't lining up flush.
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It rubs on the bottom, you can feel/hear it when you spin it. What could cause that? Here are pictures of everything as I took it apart.
New seal
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Seal from inside
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Seal from the outside
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Before installation. Spins perfect with new bearings.
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Seal from the outside
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Before installation. Spins perfect with new bearings.
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Check the back of the mounting plate, make sure the bolt connectors haven't done anything funky.
Do you mean the four through bolts? Because one of those snapped when unscrewing it. Was probably rusted stuck and just broke. I was able to get all 4 out, but the one snapped 3/4 down. Tried to use pliers to spin the rest out and it broke again. There is no way to get the rest out, as it broke flush. Could that be creating sag forcing the impeller to not sit flush?
If so only solution would be a new metal front plate right? Or am I just looking at a new motor? That part of the motor is exposed to the elements so not shocking it rusted. I could take it apart and show a picture of necessary. Wonder of I could use an extractor but and get that piece out and just get a new through bolt.
If so only solution would be a new metal front plate right? Or am I just looking at a new motor? That part of the motor is exposed to the elements so not shocking it rusted. I could take it apart and show a picture of necessary. Wonder of I could use an extractor but and get that piece out and just get a new through bolt.
The seal plate not being fully seated is definitely the problem. If you can't get the broken bolt out so you can replace it you'll have to get a new seal plate.
I'll post a pick of the broken bolt when i get a chance to see if anyone has a better idea of how to get it out. I want to make it clear that it is one of the 4 LONG bolts that go from the wiring end of the pump all the way to the front. They are probably 8inches long. it is not one of the four big bolts that bolt the metal end on the pump to the plastic seal plate.
Its broken off at the far end where it screws in, not the but side.
Let me know if there is anything i can take a picture of or look at because I am really ready to get this figured out.
Its broken off at the far end where it screws in, not the but side.
Let me know if there is anything i can take a picture of or look at because I am really ready to get this figured out.
I was mistaken then. It's a thru-bolt. You can get a new end bell for that motor pretty cheap. An electric motor shop can probably get it out for you. Much better than replacing the seal plate.
Bama Rambler said:
So that missing thru-bolt would most likely create the sag to make it not line up right?
If the end bell isn't seated on the motor correctly it would have the same effect as if the seal plate wasn't seated correctly.
What exactly am i searching for to replace? The front metal panel where the bolt is broke off in? What is that called when i call a motor shop? Would they just need the model of the motor?
IS THIS THE END BELL?
Just making sure i replace the right part. thanks for the help!
IS THIS THE END BELL?
Just making sure i replace the right part. thanks for the help!
i found this one online:
http://www.aqua-man.com/schematic.asp?kc=S1692&s=full
is item #3 what I'm looking for?
If i can get the bolt out i should be good though right?
http://www.aqua-man.com/schematic.asp?kc=S1692&s=full
is item #3 what I'm looking for?
If i can get the bolt out i should be good though right?
That's one of them, and I assume it's the one with the broken bolt. So yes, that's the one you need.
Yes item #3 is the one. And yes, if you can get the bolt out you won't need the bell end.
Yes item #3 is the one. And yes, if you can get the bolt out you won't need the bell end.