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Adam Rohn
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:06 pm |
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| I just tested my 1912 westinghouse for the 1st time and it won't run when I plug it in. I currently have one fiber washer in the front and one in the back of the rotor and I would say it spins about 2 times after being spung by hand. I tested the AC cord attached to the fan with my ohm meter and got 43 ohms (the same I got without the cord attached) I would think that number would've gone up but I'm not sure. Any suggetions? I talked to Ralph and he said the springs on my internal switch now look to be correctly installed
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Ralph Bliss
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:11 pm |
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| Adam, is there a hum, or any motor sound indicating power is getting to the motor?
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Adam Rohn
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:18 pm |
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| Yep, she's humming
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Ralph Bliss
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:27 pm |
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| giving it a push start does not get it going?
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Adam Rohn
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:32 pm |
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| Yeah, I just gave it a push and it started going but kinda slow and the blade was real wobbly. I didn't leave it plugged because I didn't know if it would damage anything
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Ralph Bliss
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:41 pm |
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| Couple things, the number of fiber washers is irrelevant, its the amount of play, front to back that matters. There should be a little, about a 16th of an inch or so. You said it spins about 2 times when spun by hand, that sounds a bit tight. I'd try removing one washer and see if that helps. My tank starts a bit slow but picks up speed for several seconds. Last edited on Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:44 pm by Ralph Bliss
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Adam Rohn
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:45 pm |
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| I spun it again by hand and counted. Its about 3 or 4 times, do you still want me to remove a washer? As it sits right now there is very little play
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Ralph Bliss
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:49 pm |
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| Sure, remove the front washer and try it again, cant hurt. I asume you oiled the shaft when you put it together? Last edited on Sat Oct 10th, 2009 10:49 pm by Ralph Bliss
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Steve Sherwood
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 11:03 pm |
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You might have a problem with the cover not being aligned properly. Did you remove the motor? If so it may not be set right? Is this a stamped steel fan?
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Adam Rohn
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 11:27 pm |
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| It runs now when I plug it in. Turns out 2 of the springs popped lose. For some reason though it took a couple secs for it to start up but it did without my help
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Ralph Bliss
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Posted: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 11:33 pm |
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Glad to hear that Adam. Be sure to close the loop at the ends of the springs so they dont come off again.
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Adam Rohn
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Posted: Sun Oct 11th, 2009 12:04 am |
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Ralph,
Do you have any ideas how to keep the springs in place? They want to keep popping out. Two especially
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