Originally Posted by
JoeJr
And maybe try some heat on the stuck gear.
I tried the motor today on a auto transformer. When it got up to about 40 volts it started spinning very nicely! A little smell of ozone, but no smoke or excess heat. Running w/o load, it goes too fast even. I decided not to try to take the armature out, and have been cleaning out the old grease. I'm also wondering if I should try painting the coils with fresh varnish, or should I leave well enough alone, re-assemble and use it the way it is. I had to order a new brush cap, and brushes while I was at it, so I'll work on cleaning up while waiting for parts. And the masking tape is still very very stuck. It must be decades old... Covered with towel soaked in oil.
Thanks for your help!
Joe