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Post by tonysaprano on Nov 6, 2014 15:34:34 GMT -5
Has anybody tried changing old (vintage fans) bearings for new ones?
I would imagine the bearings are pretty much a standard size
Thanks
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Post by Adam D. on Nov 6, 2014 15:39:35 GMT -5
Yes...
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Post by tonysaprano on Nov 6, 2014 16:15:54 GMT -5
Yes... Thanks for responding Adam Could you pls elaborate just a little I noticed a few pics in the forum (Marquis) The motor looks like the typical mtr used in a lot of fans. Can you remember what the bearings numbers were ? top and bottom I appreciate any info you could provide. Thanks again |
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Post by Adam D. on Nov 6, 2014 16:30:00 GMT -5
I'm not sure what you are talking about, but if you are talking about an S.M.C., Ive never had to replace bearings in one of those.. What I do, if I want to replace bearings in a motor, is to take the bearings out of the motor and take them to a local bearing place and have them matched up..
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Post by tonysaprano on Nov 6, 2014 17:38:30 GMT -5
I'm not sure what you are talking about, but if you are talking about an S.M.C., Ive never had to replace bearings in one of those.. What I do, if I want to replace bearings in a motor, is to take the bearings out of the motor and take them to a local bearing place and have them matched up.. Thank you very much Adam ! I appreciate it. Great suggestion. |
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 6, 2014 18:53:35 GMT -5
I'm in the process of doing this myself for the first time, so far the biggest hassle has been getting the bearing off. I finally went around and got the right tools, so I'll have to try again. I sure hope the bearings are a relatively standard size, I don't think the hardware store in my area is going to have that large of a selection, personally I was surprised when they said they had any.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 19:35:58 GMT -5
There are many different bearing types/sizes.
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 6, 2014 20:18:42 GMT -5
That's bad news....
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Post by Tais on Nov 7, 2014 2:48:01 GMT -5
Bearing size codes used in fan motors are mostly 6203 and 6202, I am not sure how much they sell it in US, but here in uae they are approximately $3
For example, SMC and union industrials use 6203 for the upper part and 6202 for the lower part
New fans may use 6201 size in the lower part of the motor
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Post by zaveri on Nov 7, 2014 3:16:42 GMT -5
even if you get new ones, get the zz type. they have shields on both sides
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Post by Andrew G. on Nov 7, 2014 4:12:34 GMT -5
Remember, there's a Fastenal in Shelton.. they WILL have what you need, for under $3/each. |
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 7, 2014 7:41:46 GMT -5
Remember, there's a Fastenal in Shelton.. they WILL have what you need, for under $3/each. Right! I forgot about that...maybe this isn't so bad. I'll have to look them up, if they're not much farther than the hardware store, then it may be worth going there first. EDIT: Apparently there's quite a few in my area actually, the closest one is about a half hour from my work place, which isn't too bad. The prices on their site are very good. I'll have to compare how far away they are from my house. The closest one is in Shelton, 22 minutes away, the one in Danbury is 23 minutes away. The hardware store is about 15 minutes away, so at that point I might as well just go to Fastenal first because I know they're going to have it. The prices will probably be better as well. |
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Post by tonysaprano on Nov 7, 2014 11:01:19 GMT -5
I'm in the process of doing this myself for the first time, so far the biggest hassle has been getting the bearing off. I finally went around and got the right tools, so I'll have to try again. I sure hope the bearings are a relatively standard size, I don't think the hardware store in my area is going to have that large of a selection, personally I was surprised when they said they had any. Hey Jordan.. Just wondering what type of tools your using. Are you using a small bearing puller? I would imagine that removing them is a pain. How did you get them off ? Thanks for any helpful hints |
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Post by Adam D. on Nov 7, 2014 12:48:29 GMT -5
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 7, 2014 16:44:09 GMT -5
Tony- This is the bearing puller I am using: www.ebay.com/itm/181298855876?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITi have yet to actually perform the operation yet, so I cannot comment on the quality of the tool. I do know however, that it is a total pain to remove them. Adam- Thanks for sourcing my threads! I will update them with more information when I perform the project, though I have no id ea when I am going to have time to do that. |
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