rlcokc Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 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? ThanksRod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcokc Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 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.Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 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 NoneGrainger Item # 2M196 Price (ea.) $14.20 Brand DAYTON Mfr. Model # 2M196An assortment of fan blades are also available, depending on your size needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcokc Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Thanks-Don't know how I couldn't locate as I searched---thanks--I really appreciate your help and effort.Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 That cheaper that heater motor on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_49packard Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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