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Post by Jordan U on Oct 16, 2014 17:43:33 GMT -5
I just got my new Caribbean Breeze ceiling fan today, and after sitting idle for 34 years the bearings are very dry and sound like they're full of rocks. Worst bearing sound I've ever heard. Is it possible to split open these motors for lubrication? I dripped quite a bit of oil in the top bearing, and it didn't do anything. Need to get to the bottom bearing...
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Post by Adam D. on Oct 16, 2014 18:30:36 GMT -5
I've replaced bearings in these before.. If you are going to open the motor, you might as well just replace them.. I've never had any luck trying to make that noise go away, so i just replace them....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 18:47:40 GMT -5
I would try oiling the bearings first. I have a YouTube video up of how to do that. These are hard to take apart without messing up the housing.
I cant believe how much this sold for. Are you going to ask for a partial refund since it is defective?
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 17, 2014 11:36:12 GMT -5
I would try oiling the bearings first. I have a YouTube video up of how to do that. These are hard to take apart without messing up the housing. I cant believe how much this sold for. Are you going to ask for a partial refund since it is defective? I'd rather cut my losses than deal with this seller again. I had asked him something earlier in the auction and he gave me a real dumb answer. I'm going to oil the bearings tonight and go from there. |
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 17, 2014 11:38:56 GMT -5
I've replaced bearings in these before.. If you are going to open the motor, you might as well just replace them.. I've never had any luck trying to make that noise go away, so i just replace them.... Where can you get the new bearings? And how does the motor come apart, undo the bolts and gently pry apart? |
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Post by Adam D. on Oct 17, 2014 11:44:06 GMT -5
check your local area for bearings for sale.. Take them out and have them match them up.. The screws are on the top, and you would pry at the top edge.. You'll most likely will need a bearing puller to remove the bearings..
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 17, 2014 15:52:30 GMT -5
check your local area for bearings for sale.. Take them out and have them match them up.. The screws are on the top, and you would pry at the top edge.. You'll most likely will need a bearing puller to remove the bearings.. Okay, here's the deal: I took off the top of the motor (assume all my orientations are if the fan is hanging from the ceiling) to reveal some very interesting discovery. Its only the top bearing that has a problem. The bottom bearing is completely fine. The top bearing is completely rusted out and has some black grit in it, which I think is rust, inside it. Its also completely brown from rust. It could potentially be salvageable by taking compressed air and blowing out the bearings, but I'd rather just replace it. I'm going to call some hardware stores tonight and see if they have anything. I don't have a bearing puller--I suppose I could get one if I can't get it off without. |
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 17, 2014 16:06:41 GMT -5
I called around to some local hardware stores, took a few tries but I found one that has ball bearings. I'm going to try to go tomorrow.
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Post by Adam D. on Oct 17, 2014 16:07:47 GMT -5
Hardware stores normally don't sell bearings or bearing pullers.. I'm surprised you found one.. I Googled bearings for sale and typed in my city, and found a few places that specializes in bearings and stuff related.. You'll have to get a puller where you buy the bearings, and make sure you get a puller for those sized bearings.. You could probably try and get the bearings off by using pliers of sorts, assuming they are not badly seized/corroded in.. And be careful and make sure you don't get crud and rust falling into the bottom area where the good bearings are..
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 17:46:58 GMT -5
If you could take the top off without damaging the housing, you're halfway to replacing the bearings.
The bearings have to be the exact same type number. If you're not sure, you need to look for a bearings store like Motion Industries. I get my bearings from Fastenal but they arent much help in finding the right ones, I have to go in with the part number ready. Grainger also has bearings. I dont believe you'll get the correct ones from your hardware store.
You can also try soaking the top bearing in WD40, then draining, then repeat. You might be able to get it silent.
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Post by Adam D. on Oct 17, 2014 19:21:28 GMT -5
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 17, 2014 20:48:18 GMT -5
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Post by Adam D. on Oct 17, 2014 21:24:54 GMT -5
The bearing is just gripped on the shaft tightly.. I believe shaft gets thicker under the bearing so it can't slide down more.. You would need to pry on both sides of the bearing with either big enough pliers or channel locks while it grabs on the to the top part of the shaft. Sorta like grabbing the bottom part of the bearing with two hands and pushing down on the shaft where the wires are coming out, which most likely you won't be able to pull them off with bare hands, but you never know, I think I've had one or two bearing slide off the shaft before without having to get the tools out... Also be careful as you can damage the wires too..
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Post by Andrew G. on Oct 17, 2014 22:18:06 GMT -5
Yeah, you definitely need a pair of bearing pullers for this.
I mean.. yeah, you could try flushing out the old unsealed bearing with brake cleaner first, but simply buying a new bearing from a place like Fastenal or Grainger is probably cheaper.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2014 2:06:50 GMT -5
I wouldnt use brake cleaner, because splash a little on the windings, and . . .
I still would try flushing it with WD40. It might take several hours of soaking, spinning the bearing, flushing, draining, repeat, but I bet I could get it quiet. That said if I had the proper tools to remove the bearing and a good source for a replacement bearing, I would rather do that.
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