Mrowka 496 Posted May 18, 2020 Motor is an original LeMans 240S that decided to seize up on me yesterday evening. Knew I should have cleaned that thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted May 18, 2020 Does it have a removable endbell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongRat 616 Posted May 18, 2020 I suggest opening it up yourself, usually when they seize solid it is because something magnetic has been sucked in and jammed the armature. If it needs rebuilding and you don't have the gear to do it, check out Igified RC on Facebook. He does a nice job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrowka 496 Posted May 18, 2020 Thanks, that is helpful. I don't have a motor lathe etc., FWIW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted May 19, 2020 If its seized but in otherwise good condition it may be fairly obvious whats causing it and easy to remedy. If its got bushings then its always an opportunity to fit some bearings while you have it to bits. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juictetin 10 Posted May 20, 2020 You can check out Igified on Facebook, if you have it, expert motor rebuilder, but he is not taking on work at the moment due to coronavirus. I am on the waiting list ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrowka 496 Posted May 20, 2020 FWIW, I see that Holmes Hobbies does rebuilds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catman79 346 Posted May 21, 2020 hi, i can rebuild the motor for free, im based in norwich in the uk, so you can either drop off or post to me. let me know if you need my help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juictetin 10 Posted May 21, 2020 1 hour ago, catman79 said: hi, i can rebuild the motor for free, im based in norwich in the uk, so you can either drop off or post to me. let me know if you need my help. please advise what facilities you have, can you skim the commutator? can you fit new bushes ? Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catman79 346 Posted May 21, 2020 hi, yes i have a comm lathe, and yes i can fit new brushes. all i would charge is the cost of the new brushes, if it needs them.. it doesn't take long and i like to try and help other members when i can, as they have me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juictetin 10 Posted May 21, 2020 I have an old Trinity Revenger of the Monster horsepower, 27 turn. It needs a good service, clean, it needs shimming as there aren't any in it and there is a bit of play, the comm needs resurfacing, there is a bit of life left in the brushes. Are you saying you would be willing to look at all of this for free? If so, could you DM me your address please ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites