Diehl motor question

[Vic Valencheck]

I'm working on a Diehl table fan. The motor seems to need some new fiber washers. Has anyone taken this motor apart? I tried using a razor blade and fine chisel didn't budge at all. Any ideas?

[Russ Huber]

Take a firm grip on the front motor housing half and with a rubber tip hammer tap the front of the rotor shaft. The rear housing should gradually separate. Go easy whacking the shaft so you don't distort the back of the rear housing.

Edited May 24, 2024 by Russ Huber

[Vic Valencheck]

18 hours ago, Russ Huber said:

Take a firm grip on the front motor housing half and with a rubber tip hammer tap the front of the rotor shaft. The rear housing should gradually separate. Go easy whacking the shaft so you don't distort the back of the rear housing.

You da man Russ.  I used a clamp to hold the motor Because I couldn't get a grip with my hands. It would have been a two-man job If not for having that clamp. It took me Only five minutes To crack it open. You saved me a ton of time and aggravation. Thanks so much Have a great weekend! 

 

 

[Russ Huber]

You lucky dog! look how bright and healthy those windings are. 🙂

[Vic Valencheck]

14 hours ago, Russ Huber said:

You lucky dog! look how bright and healthy those windings are. 🙂

All I need to do is replace the fiber washers and relube it. Not going to repaint the housing. Paint looks good.