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[Yngwie]

hey guys. just noticed my Big Red Scaley Camaro has a motor shaft which moved through the motor a little. Is this motor now designated for the bin or is there something I can do to retrieve it to a usable motor?

Regards

John

Edited by Yngwie, 08 February 2010 - 09:03 PM.

[munter]

Hi John
It is unlikely that the shaft has moved through the armature stack without a shove from a hammer but often scaley motors have a lot of end to end play.
This is usually(badly) controlled by the flange on the pinion.
Try using a flat bladed screwdriver to lever or push the pinion into a better position.

If what I'm saying is old news and I'm talking through a hole in my head then maybe you do have a duff motor.
In todays world that wouldn't surprise me.

regards
John

[kalbfellp]

I have found loose motor shafts over the years! One on a Parma motor and two on S cans so It can happen, just not very often.

[Yngwie]

munter, on Feb 9 2010, 04:35 AM, said:

Hi John
It is unlikely that the shaft has moved through the armature stack without a shove from a hammer but often scaley motors have a lot of end to end play.
This is usually(badly) controlled by the flange on the pinion.
Try using a flat bladed screwdriver to lever or push the pinion into a better position.

If what I'm saying is old news and I'm talking through a hole in my head then maybe you do have a duff motor.
In todays world that wouldn't surprise me.

regards
John

Thanks John. I will give it a better look this afternoon. Appreciate the advice.

[rick1776]

Very sad when one's shaft isnt up for the job.

Hat coat Im outa here.

[munter]

rick1776, on Feb 9 2010, 01:13 PM, said:

Very sad when one's shaft isnt up for the job.

Hat coat Im outa here.

Speaking from experience there Rick?

There is a pill you know? it works great,I can recommend it.

[smallnails]

He has shy witnesses to come forward too Rick. They should testify to the results even though they might be a little sheepish about the whole thing.

[rick1776]

Im a married man with children Munter. Most catholic priests see more action than me

That sheep of youre looks real nervous.

[Davnic74]

kalbfellp, on Feb 9 2010, 08:07 AM, said:

I have found loose motor shafts over the years! One on a Parma motor and two on S cans so It can happen, just not very often.

My Proxy car motor has around 3-4 mm travel yep, flat 6 R..

[kalbfellp]

Dave we mean the shaft moving in the armature stack,not just movement in the can.

[Yngwie]

I have ditched the motor. Shame too as it was a quick one until it just let go.

[FLY in the wall]

Yngwie,

Don't bin it sent it to me.

[munter]

John,
If the motor is a recent purchase then you have reason for returning it to the retailer....that shouldn't happen.
regards
John

[Chadly]

i've never, ever, ever seen a shaft sloppy in the stack (although i would'nt put it passed a chinese product).
I've seen a loose comutator, but usually only after a timing job!

forward and aft armature movement can be fixed by opening the motor and adding armature shaft spacers.
if you're not allowed to take the motor apart, try adding a large spacer on the outside of the shaft infront of the pinion.

[kalbfellp]

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i've never, ever, ever seen a shaft sloppy in the stack

Parma had a batch about 13 years ago and I have had 2 S cans with similar problems since.

[Chadly]

thats the end of china arms for me then!

[kalbfellp]

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thats the end of china arms for me then!

They all come from China these days!