Another Save. Repairing a Beacon Ray Motor

[Skulldigger]

I don't think this actually qualifies as a Tip and Trick video, as I don't explain it as much as I show it. Member ChargerLighting sent me a motor to repair. This one was worse than Tony P's mars motor for those who might remember that one. This one shows that any motor has the potential of being repaired. Funny though, I have had a couple that looked great and well taken care of that just could not be fixed. If those wires are damaged in any way, it's over. But if they are good, all can be good.

This is what I had to work with.





I did a video as I went along in case it was successful. I had (as always) camera trouble mid way. For some reason my camera's hate doing video. But that helped speed the video along.

 

[kerry4951]

That is a great repair and a job WELL DONE!!!! I appreciate your time and effort in showing the video too.

 

[Scoot163]

Outstanding as always! I'm thinking the members here should get together and pay to insure your hands with Lloyds of London! I have some more motors to send you after the Holidays simmer down.

 

[empire5150]

Not ALL motors can be repaired.....LOL wink wink

 

[Skulldigger]

Not ALL motors can be repaired.....LOL wink wink

No, not at all. Like I said in the post above. I have had some that looked great, but would not run for nothing. Then I get one like this and it's saved. it all comes down to those tiny little wires and their micro coatings. If the motor was overheated and those melted, there is no hope at all. But I have surprised myself several times. I also notice that the newer motors tend to burn up quicker than the older motors do or did. The Fats, type I, II and III from Federal seem to be the most salvageable. Those little motors in the newer signal stats, 7-40's and such tend to all be burnt up when I open them up.

 

[Maxim2Eng]

Most impressive and entertaining (how bent is this bunch to watch with rapt attention the repair of a BeaconRay motor)! Glad Alvin stepped in to help with the slow parts. I, too, will be sending you a couple of motors for overhauling. Well done, indeed!

 

[dmathieu]

Thanks for all your effort, and for offering the service to us!

 

[ERIC6913]

Awesome repair demonstration! You have more time and patience than I do Ha Ha

 

[Skulldigger]

how bent is this bunch to watch with rapt attention the repair of a BeaconRay motor!

Lol.. That's true, and it's had 25 views so far.

 

[ChargerLighting]

So what prize do I win for sending you the biggest piece of junk you ever had to fix?? LOL

 

[Skulldigger]

So what prize do I win for sending you the biggest piece of junk you ever had to fix?? LOL

I don't know but there should be one! Lol

 

[jph2]

So what prize do I win for sending you the biggest piece of junk you ever had to fix?? LOL

It might not be too late to work out a royalty deal since your motor is now a star! lol

Amazing work overhauling these and I echo the other comments on this being a great service for our community.