Thread Number: 42680
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux PN-4... HELP!! |
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Post# 447842   11/15/2021 at 19:49 (892 days old) by thatwasherguy (Kentucky )   |   | |
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Hi! I recently bought an Electrolux Super J on E-bay, with the power nozzle. The vacuum will need bearings soon, but still runs good enough to use, as it doesn’t seem to be bogging the motor or growling too much right now. The PN, however, is another matter. It runs great when it’s cold, but as it warms up, it starts slowing down, even if it’s not under any load. It slows down to the point of almost completely stopping, and trips the built-in overload switch. I’ve inspected the motor, and the armature windings look crispy, but I haven’t tested them for resistance yet. What is causing the motor to stall when warm? Is the motor bad, and if so, is there a way to fix it, or do I have to get a whole motor? Any info is appreciated.
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Post# 447854 , Reply# 2   11/16/2021 at 04:58 (891 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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The first thing to do is replace the oil/grease whichever the case may be for this motor. Then polish the commutator. Old oil will turn into a tar like texture and become less viscous and sticky as the oil decomposes, and grease will just become rock hard as well as sticky.
The black discoloration on the winding coil is likely due to overheating/thermal damage of the insulation coating on the wiring, it may or may not be an issue. Vacuum motors are always running at high RPM's and this vacuum is a good 50 years old so I suspect at more than some point it's had some overheating in its lifetime. |
Post# 447858 , Reply# 3   11/16/2021 at 08:11 (891 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)   |   | |
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