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24-06-2016 #11
I have read some tales as its a US motor and a bit awkward to dismantle, to find bearings size i would have to strip down which risks disturbing old and fragile varnished wiring etc. Not a big issue but could end up in a trashed motor.
The extended/custom shaft makes replacements a total bugger - practically impossible to fit a new motor and re-use the Reeves vari-speed drive system as new motor shafts are far too short.
This was the reason Bridgeport motors are stupid expensive.
So, options - strip and attempt repair.
Fit a servo and dump the Reeves drive but retain back-gear ?
The budget for this job went silly a long time ago - i was not intending on replacing all the ball bearings etc and some of them are £££ so it seems now that an extra £300 or so on a 3kw servo/drive is pretty irrelevant overall.
The servo would likely be the easiest option - just a new mount plate and two pulleys, the repair on the bearings could be the cheapest option but would still leave an inferior, power-sucking drive system on what is now a damn expensive machine.
I'll work some prices out.Last edited by Davek0974; 24-06-2016 at 05:28 PM.
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