Recent content by Rata221

Yep, stated that in the original post. The capacitor tested good, but I replaced it anyway since it appeared to be starting to leak. The old capacitor was GE same as the motor - so hopefully it is the original and the correct capacitance.

Well…..The longer cogged belt came in today. The new belt is very flexible. I put it on the drill press but no joy- the problem still existed. Would not rev up past the 1100 RPM in the high gear. Each of the cone pulleys consist of a 5”, 4” 3” and 2” pulley. The 5” motor pulley is...

It is a Rockwell 11-100. I enjoy restoring and using old machinery. The old machines and castings do look like art, to me. Though the current belt is not real tight -I ordered a a longer cogged belt that that will allow me a little looser, more flexible fit. I will let you know if that...

TractorJeff I had not considered any of the things that you mentioned I had not really thought about the added resistance leveraged by the pulley being at the top. And yes the belt is stiff. I will get a serrated belt and try that and see if that helps. Thank you - Jim

Thanks for the replies. The drill is small. The manual calls for a 1/4 to 1/3HP motor. The original was a 1/3 HP. If working correctly a 1/3 HP should easily spin up the spindle with no load but wasnt sure how to troubleshoot it. I agree 100% that the sleeve bearings are not the best way...

Need help with motor problem. I am not that knowledgeable about electrical or motors. I purchased a used 1/3 HP 1725 (sleeve bearings) motor to use on a drill press restoration. The motor/drill runs fine at the three lower speeds even- under the load of drilling steel. The motor tachs at 1760...