Thread: Basic motor cleaning tutorial

Bennett, do you rebuild them for other people? Could the motor be shipped to you to rebuild?

Originally Posted by Bennett

Last post, motor housing all together, new plug on. The final step is to plug it in and make sure it runs, then put it back on the machine. Good luck!

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Thanks Bennett, I am going to give this a try I think. Right now I am so tired I can hardly move, Granny

hanks for the great tutorial and pictures. I have a FR that has been sitting on the bench just waiting to redo the electric motor wiring and the cabinet. I will look at the motor with less fear now.

Originally Posted by miriam

Bennett, do you rebuild them for other people? Could the motor be shipped to you to rebuild?

Thanks for the compliment, but that was only the second motor I've ever pulled apart! It's not really something I had considered before, since I really only know the self-taught basics. I feel like I've still got a lot to learn. I'd love to figure out how to rewire one if needed, things like that. The next one I break into is going to be for a 99 with the light wired in, so it should be another adventure.


I'm glad y'all have liked the tutorial. If anyone does clean a motor, I'd like to know how it worked out for you (good and bad).

Thanks Bennett. I know I will be using this tutorial a lot in the future.

I have a few "parts" machines so I am going to check to see who would be a good candidate for a motor cleaning!! Thanks for the tute.

Thank you for doing this. I have a 15 clone that needs a motor overhaul. This should help a lot.