I love that these kinds of videos exist. I have a motor that got noisy, so I oiled it ... but just the front, and it was good. Now it's only a few months later, and it's noisier than it ever was. Well, I didn't realize there are 2 oil ports. That's sofa king obvious haha, but I normally only work on much smaller motors. Anyway, now my fan is better than its been in years. Thanks!
A few drops of oil per year is for motors in good working condition that have been previously regularly oiled. For screechy rusty old motors like the one shown, I would start with 10 drops of oil at each end, spin it around, and repeat until noise goes away. Sometimes it takes 30 drops or more, since the dried out felt wick pad has to be resaturated with oil before it can feed the bushings. Also put a few drops directly where the shaft enters the bushing/bearing at each end of the motor.
Good demo/info. That motor most likely has burned bearing(s) and will need to be replaced at some point. I have a few of those 1/4 - 2 HP motors on old shop tools that I regularly add a few drops (twice a year usually)... vintage late 1960s Craftsman 113 10" table saw, 10" band saw & 8" drill press and a Rockwell cabinet jointer. They last forever if properly maintained.
What is down the oil shaft? Is there dirt? I stuck a pin down in there and felt some blockage so how do you know if there's dirt down there or if maybe there is a tiny sponge to hold the oil so it doesn't all flow out?
I was wondering if you know how I can Oil/Lubricate an A.O. Smith 3/4 H.P. Motor. I can't seem to find the Oil Ports (& I do "not" have a Manual) I can e-amil an image of the Plate that is on the Motor if that helps
My Westinghouse has use 20W oil stamped into the housing,with no oil ports ,it also has a schedule, 1st at 25000 hours and then yearly .No oil ports .So it was factory lubed and then YOU HAVE to take it apart to lube it .and it is over 60 years old .
I love that these kinds of videos exist. I have a motor that got noisy, so I oiled it ... but just the front, and it was good. Now it's only a few months later, and it's noisier than it ever was. Well, I didn't realize there are 2 oil ports. That's sofa king obvious haha, but I normally only work on much smaller motors. Anyway, now my fan is better than its been in years. Thanks!
Thanks for vid. Been trying to figure out how to oil mines. GOD BLESS
@@stropcity1666 thanks for watching. I’m glad it helped.
A few drops of oil per year is for motors in good working condition that have been previously regularly oiled. For screechy rusty old motors like the one shown, I would start with 10 drops of oil at each end, spin it around, and repeat until noise goes away. Sometimes it takes 30 drops or more, since the dried out felt wick pad has to be resaturated with oil before it can feed the bushings. Also put a few drops directly where the shaft enters the bushing/bearing at each end of the motor.
Good idea! I will try that on the next noisy motor I get. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks man I just got an old grinder with oiled plain bearings like yours, got some good tips here for looking after the old girl, ty. :)
Thanks. im glad it helped.
thanks, It's good to know which type of oil to buy for my old Craftsman tablesaw motor, which has a yellow "oil" port
Thanks! I have an old Grizzly bandsaw Im looking to restore. Appreciate the viseo.
@@KJ7JHN your welcome. Thanks for watching.
Good demo/info. That motor most likely has burned bearing(s) and will need to be replaced at some point. I have a few of those 1/4 - 2 HP motors on old shop tools that I regularly add a few drops (twice a year usually)... vintage late 1960s Craftsman 113 10" table saw, 10" band saw & 8" drill press and a Rockwell cabinet jointer. They last forever if properly maintained.
Thank you! This was very helpful.
You're welcome! Im glad it helped and thank you for commenting.
What is down the oil shaft? Is there dirt? I stuck a pin down in there and felt some blockage so how do you know if there's dirt down there or if maybe there is a tiny sponge to hold the oil so it doesn't all flow out?
There is really no way of telling if there is dirt in the oil fill tube. you may be able to see if there is a wick to hold oil.
You need some more light . Otherwise good video. Thanks.
I was wondering if you know how I can Oil/Lubricate an A.O. Smith 3/4 H.P. Motor. I can't seem to find the Oil Ports (& I do "not" have a Manual)
I can e-amil an image of the Plate that is on the Motor if that helps
My Westinghouse has use 20W oil stamped into the housing,with no oil ports ,it also has a schedule, 1st at 25000 hours and then yearly .No oil ports .So it was factory lubed and then YOU HAVE to take it apart to lube it .and it is over 60 years old .
I have found some exhaust fans that are froze up and oiled it up and Spohn
What about smaller electric motors, that don't seem to have an oil hole?
Sewing machine oil?
@@KJ7JHN Where though?
It shows what to look for but you can barely see diddly with the poor lighting and blurring of the video!
Not enough oil. Try a bigger squirt. If it has a ball bearing inside, that's worn and dry.
Clarity of the video specific to the motors was poor due to dark corners...
Not helpful..a light could come in handy..
"...is where that one's at!" Correction. ... is where that one is!
Electric motors are actually meant to be lubricated with grease but hey, whatever floats your boat.
Well they do make electric motor oil for a reason.
you need new bearings
its on my list of things to do. thanks for watching and commenting.
This 15-minute video could have been condensed down to 3 minutes if you weren't yackin so damn much.
Good to know. If you didn’t like it simply move on guy.