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Old November 29th, 2007   #1
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need 6 volt heater motor brushes or replacement motor

Have 41 Firetruck with a 6 volt Ford 2 speed heater. Brushes shot and need new brushes or motor for replacement. Can't find either as brushes too small and 6 volt motors not locally available. Anyone have suggestion? Thanks
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Old November 29th, 2007   #2
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Re: need 6 volt heater motor brushes or replacement motor

Not sure where you looked but my local hardware store has a nice selection of small motor brushes. Any motor repair shop would have large assortment. Also you only have to get close. Over sized brushes are very easily cut to size by sanding with coarse paper on a flat surface....Bob
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Re: need 6 volt heater motor brushes or replacement motor

Rod, you should be able to find brushes through a motor rebuilder in your area. You may have to get slightly larger ones and file/sand them to size. Also, Grainger electric supply http://www.grainger.com has one 6 volt motor in their catalog and it fits perfect into the cradle of a 1930's vintage heater. RPM is right for fan application. They also sell a 4 or 5 bladed fan
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Re: need 6 volt heater motor brushes or replacement motor

I looked at grangier site and couldn't find 6 volt motor--apparently I don't know what I'm doing. Could you link to motor your referring to. Thanks for help and response.
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Re: need 6 volt heater motor brushes or replacement motor

Catalog info I found at Grainger:

Motor,1/35 HP,6 Vdc
Permanent Magnet DC Totally Enclosed Non-Ventilated Motor, HP 1/35, RPM 2350, Armature DC Voltage 6 VDC, Mounting Stud, Service Factor 1.00, Bearings Sleeve, Amps@Nameplate Volts 6.3, Thermal Protection None
Grainger Item # 2M196
Price (ea.) $14.20
Brand DAYTON
Mfr. Model # 2M196

An assortment of fan blades are also available, depending on your size needs.
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Re: need 6 volt heater motor brushes or replacement motor

Thanks-Don't know how I couldn't locate as I searched---thanks--I really appreciate your help and effort.
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Re: need 6 volt heater motor brushes or replacement motor

That cheaper that heater motor on ebay.
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Re: need 6 volt heater motor brushes or replacement motor

Need to be a bit careful on replacing the motor with another as the speed is very important. The load due to a fan goes up by the cube of the change in speed. If at all possible try to replace the brushes-the commutator will probably need to be smoothed up in a lath. Then clean the slots out on the comm to insure no segements are shorted.
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