Help Smoking Featherweight Motor
05-09-2013, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by J Miller
I like the old fashioned black ones. I've found that contrary to the add hype the amber cogged belts slip more and don't last near as long as the black ones.
Joe
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05-25-2013, 05:06 AM
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good job! Mine has been in its case for a year or more, it began running very very slowly. I've read one suggestion to run it pedal to the metal for 10 minutes or more...not been willing to try it. it is a 50's model in excellent condition otherwise.
05-25-2013, 05:46 AM
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As I said before, oil the machine, the old oil may be gumming up. Lube the motor, clean the brushes and armature ( don't need to take the whole motor apart to do that) and then run it up.
And make sure the belt is not too tight. That will slow one down real bad.
Joe
And make sure the belt is not too tight. That will slow one down real bad.
Joe
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