The availability is good news.
My motors seem to have an issue with winter. Every magnet broken was during the first mow of the season, and it's always the same magnet. The one glued to the housing seam.
How much are you asking for a used motor, or a brand new shell? (Front mount, 4.5" dia)
Do you (or anyone) have a source for just the magnets?
Stay Charged!
Hump
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From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
[mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Jim Coate
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 11:55 AM
To: Elec-Trak
Subject: Re: (ET) Mower motors
I have many plenty of used ones, and few brand new shells (so new don't
have flanges yet). Harold, Jon K, and others also usually have used ones
from machines they strip for parts. And for a while at least Kansas Wind
and maybe Harold had complete NOS motors. So I don't think there is any
major worry of a shortage.
But if you are having many magnets break, the bigger issue might be if
something else is wrong. Are the blades balanced? Armature good? does
the shaft run true? Is the deck straight and crack-free? All fasteners
nice and tight so no rattles?
Tim Humphrey wrote:
> Broke another magnet. No more spares.
>
> What are the current options for replacement mower motors out there?
>
> What is the METI using for mower motors?
>
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Jim Coate
*The Electric Tractor Store*
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