Recent content by Hideintire

Frank, I did as you suggested. The ring assembly lifts clear of the copper arm and the arm lifts clear of the contact. I have to assume the wear on arm is from the 30+ years of use in my shop. It never saw a tremendous amount of use, but the oily environment, on top of use, must have been part...

Thank you Frank. I'll give it a try and respond back.

Sorry for the slow response. Here is picture of ring and spring assembly. Does not appear to be defective. Springs are in place. Retracts easily. Any idea why it might not retract when under power? What might have caused the extreme wear on copper lever? (See previous picture) Could 30+...

Thanks again, I've learned a bit tonight. I think Frank is right, the ring may not be retracting. I'll post picture tomorrow of ring and also look to see if I can determine if springs or perhaps something else is obviously wrong. Also, please forgive me for hi-jacking the thread. I should have...

That might be...the points were touching when I bent it slightly to get it to ride on ring. Would not think that was correct. I'll get the picture asap. Thank you!

Thanks, I'd thought about that, if it is not available.

Thank you. Is it available? Motor will not start without it. I can bend it slightly so it makes contact with ring on motor shaft and the motor will start.

Could some one help please. I have an 80's Craftsman 17"drill press. Motor #71424. This plate is inside and I've never seen this before. No brushes. You can see the copper arm is worn. Any idea if there is a replacement available today? What is it called? Any help greatly appreciated! Jim