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Jon Strack
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Posted: Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 01:53 am |
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Hello,
I am ready to remove the stator from the motor housing, but am unsure as to how to proceed. I have the front and rear motor covers off, and it looks like there is some kind of metal joint holding the stator in. Is this soldered in? The arrow shows the joint. It is on the back of the motor housing. The only reason I really want to remove it is so I can clean the motor housing without soaking the stator.
Plus, I'm sure the stator could use some light cleaning. What's the best way to clean a stator?
Thanks,
Jon
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Ron Powell
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Posted: Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 02:11 am |
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Jon, I use a aerosol electrical cleaner you can pick up at most auto parts stores, it's made to clean generators and alternators so it's just fine to clean your stator. I'm unfamiliar with this model of R&M and don't ever remember a motor housing having 3 parts (2 ends and a center) so I'll be no help to you on that. But, No sense in taking it out, you can sand it and tape it off for painting after you've cleaned it.
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Allen Colson
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Posted: Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 02:53 am |
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| I would not try to remove that from the housing. I agree with Ron Powell and would recommend masking it off and painting the housing with it in place. That looks like it would be easily deformed and it might not be possible to get the stator back in exactly the same position. The risk of permanent damage is high here.
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Jon Strack
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Posted: Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 02:57 am |
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Hello guys,
Thanks for the advice. I was thinking the same thing. I'll leave the stator alone.
The paint on this fan is in superb condition, so I will not be repainting. I just wanted to clean the housing and was worried the water would damage the wrapping around the stator windings. So far, I've been cleaning all the metal parts of the fan- alternating between dish soap with water, and WD40 and a toothbrush. The results have been incredible. It really is in good shape under there.
-Jon
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Doug Handley
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Posted: Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 03:27 am |
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| I have cleaned many a stator with hot water and dishwashing detergent and a soft bristle brush with no ill effects. Rinse it well with hot water and let it completely dry before firing it up.
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