Series III Blower Motor

[RoverKid_1972]

Thanks for the links, Les! Unfortunately, I am a poor college student and will likely go for a cheap platic part from ebay. Thanks anyway!

[RoverKid_1972]

So I'm in the process of restoring the motor and I need some advice as to how the heck to remove these plates that contain the bearings so that I can clean them. The first photo is that of the end cap for the motor casing. And the second photo is of the other half of the casing which the shaft runs through.
Thanks again for all the help!

[lumpydog]

A couple thoughts:

1) Reach out to the guy that writes the blog I linked to and ask him for advice.

2) Those bearings look like closed units and may not be meant to come apart (blog guy can help there since he was able to get his out). You may consider trying to just pull out the bearing as a unit to soak in gas or replace with a new bearing altogether.

3) if the bearings aren't siezed, try cleaning them in place by soaking them in gas letting them dry and relubricating with a bearing oil.

[RoverKid_1972]

A couple thoughts:

1) Reach out to the guy that writes the blog I linked to and ask him for advice.

2) Those bearings look like closed units and may not be meant to come apart (blog guy can help there since he was able to get his out). You may consider trying to just pull out the bearing as a unit to soak in gas or replace with a new bearing altogether.

3) if the bearings aren't siezed, try cleaning them in place by soaking them in gas letting them dry and relubricating with a bearing oil.

I've corresponded with the blogger and I believe I've resolved the issue. Thanks again, lumpydog for helping out a struggling newbie!

[lumpydog]

Kid - you bet. What's the early diagnosis on the blower? Sounds like a seized bearing if you're trying to pull them. Did you find a replacement squirrel cage?

[RoverKid_1972]

I did find a squirrel cage. Another user pointed me in the right direction for an inexpensive metal one. Unfortunately, after all was said and done, I managed to ruin the retaining plate which contains the bearing while attempting to put the copper bearing back in place. So unless I can find a retaining plate to replace the broken one, I think I'm looking at buying a new one. I was told that I can buy non-Rover motors from an auto store such as Napa or AutoZone that would fit and also save me a considerable amount of dough. Any thoughts?

[lumpydog]

I have a Smiths single speed blower that I'm happy to donate. You can use it for parts to get your current one running. We're both in MA. I work in Wakefield. Let me know if you want it. PM me.