Thanks so much for this informative video. How did you manage to open the bearings ? I have tried with a little screwdriver - nearly as small as the one shown to sample grease- but I cannot get this bearings to open.
Huh, wasn't aware it was possible to take apart a Vortex motor. Neat! Also, how do you manage to repack bearings without it sounding like crap? Whenever I try to do it (using the same Mobil blue grease), the bearings always end up sounding worse. Could it be the cheap Chinese bearings themselves?
Great Video.. when turn ony Miele vacuum cleaner it makes a very annoying screeching sound, especially on low speed. Would the bearings need replacement?
What are the specs of the washer under the commutator bearing? On this one the bearing and the spacer washer is gone, I need to replace that too. Mostly outer diameter and thickness is the question, I guess it was aluminium as it had some alu pieces inside apart from the bearing parts. (Also you are taking apart an almost brand new motor, it is a bit weird...)
Why not replace the bearings after all of that disassembly. I may do this to my Miele simply because of age but it is cosmetically and functionally like new and I do not want to break anything. The more you tear it down the better chance something breaks. The polyurea grease is a good idea.
As noted in the video, these bearings were not heavily worn. No need to replace, just regrease. Unless bearings are damaged, they can last for decades. I've regreased bearings up to 30 years old with zero issues.
Glad you was able to rebuild this great machine. 👍
Took a few years to get to it. 😁
Thanks so much for this informative video. How did you manage to open the bearings ? I have tried with a little screwdriver - nearly as small as the one shown to sample grease- but I cannot get this bearings to open.
Yes, i use a very fine jewelers screwdriver. Done this in many videos. Search Kirby Diamond Edition.
Huh, wasn't aware it was possible to take apart a Vortex motor. Neat!
Also, how do you manage to repack bearings without it sounding like crap? Whenever I try to do it (using the same Mobil blue grease), the bearings always end up sounding worse. Could it be the cheap Chinese bearings themselves?
If the bearings have significant damage, they should be replaced, not repacked.
Great Video.. when turn ony Miele vacuum cleaner it makes a very annoying screeching sound, especially on low speed. Would the bearings need replacement?
@@ABB-xp5pd could very well be.
What are the specs of the washer under the commutator bearing? On this one the bearing and the spacer washer is gone, I need to replace that too. Mostly outer diameter and thickness is the question, I guess it was aluminium as it had some alu pieces inside apart from the bearing parts.
(Also you are taking apart an almost brand new motor, it is a bit weird...)
A brand new motor? Hardly. It's dated 02/2012, so about 9 years old in this video. And head over to partswarehouse.com for complete exploded diagrams.
Does the shaft nut have right hand threads or left hand threads?
Fan threads are usually opposite of normal threads.
Can you do suction and airflow tests with the newly serviced machine?
Already did. ua-cam.com/video/S-FQnRcoT6c/v-deo.html
@@VacLabI wasn't sure if repacking the bearings would make a difference. Thanks Bill
Is there a patch cord to test the motor outside the case?
You can make one yourself. I made one years ago from an old extension cord.
@VacLab thank you I have one I made from a cord and clips, do I just connect the fist clip to the first two prongs and the second to the second set .
Is the DC33 up and running yet?
It'll be awhile before I get to that one.
Why not replace the bearings after all of that disassembly. I may do this to my Miele simply because of age but it is cosmetically and functionally like new and I do not want to break anything. The more you tear it down the better chance something breaks. The polyurea grease is a good idea.
As noted in the video, these bearings were not heavily worn. No need to replace, just regrease. Unless bearings are damaged, they can last for decades. I've regreased bearings up to 30 years old with zero issues.
Good job buddy
What is your opinion on Performance Reviews?
He certainly has no idea how to properly test vacuums unfortunately.
Cool
I certainly thought the Miele motor wouldn't be made of plastic... they sure don't make them like they used to
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Yup.