Need help identifying bearing

[Chromdome35]

I have an old warehouse box fan that I'm trying to return to working condition. It has a vintage Century 1/6 hp 110 motor that works fine; the motor connects to the blade drive shaft via a belt driven pulley.

With the drive belt removed, the blades are difficult to turn and it appears one of the two pillow bearings is bad. I've never seen a pillow bearing that looks like this and was hoping maybe one of you fine gentlemen could give me some information on searching out a replacement.

There is a cup with a spring loaded lid at the top of the bearing that I suspect would be some type of oil reservoir.

 

[Steroblan]

I would start with the model and manufacturer of the fan to find a parts list or diagram. Then take the bearing to a supply house to have them find a replacement based on ID. Pillar block pedestal height, width, and design use. There are many fan bearing manufacturers and styles so don't give up easy. There are also split two piece bearings if you can't remove the shaft parts.

 

[Chromdome35]

I would start with the model and manufacturer of the fan to find a parts list or diagram. Then take the bearing to a supply house to have them find a replacement based on ID. Pillar block pedestal height, width, and design use. There are many fan bearing manufacturers and styles so don't give up easy. There are also split two piece bearings if you can't remove the shaft parts.

I wish I knew who built it, I can't find any info on the fan. There is no label, plate, or anything at all. The only data I have is from the motor.

 

[larry_g]

spherical plain bearings
Do a search on the above term and you'll find them. you might also add the term mounted or pedestal .

good luck

lg
no neat sig line

 

[mitusa]

The bearing may just be dry......

I would suggest putting some thin oil in the reservoir and turning the shaft to see if it helps.

 

[Chromdome35]

Thanks for the leads guys. I appreciate it.

 

[95vette]

Hello, Those bearings look like a babbit bearing, which is a soft metal that is heated and poured in a fixture and bored to shaft size. Some are poured in split halves and some one solid piece. Take one apart and if it is not scored to bad will probably run okay if you keep oil pot full. Millions are still used today in slow speed operation. Jim

 

[Chromdome35]

Is there a special type of oil I should use? Would standard 3-In-One motor oil be ok?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00065VGUC/ref=pd_sim_328_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R258X5CZF11J1111XT6H

Or this?

https://www.amazon.com/3---ONE-10038-Multi-Purpose-Pack/dp/B0083V8MAS/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476292658&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=3n1+motor+oil

 

[Larryjones]

I would use a thin oil to rinse out the old ****, then use a thicker oil that didn't run out as fast when putting the fan in use. I can just imagine the mess it would make with those pots running dry every day.