single phase shaded pole motor reversal question

[henrylr]

My motor rotates in the wrong direction for my application and I've read this type of motor is non-reversible. However I've found some youtube videos that show the rotation can be reversed by removing the end caps, pulling out the rotor and reinstalling the rotor such that the shaft is at the opposite end of the motor and the end caps are also reinstalled on opposite ends of the motor. Is there any downside to this reversal process?
Thanks,
henrylr

 

[The Cobbler]

not that I have encountered. I replaced a bath exhaust fan motor that spun the wrong way. Reversed the rotor and caps. works flawlessly . might just make notice of the direction change to avoid any confusion later on ...

 

[Dagny]

Some but few the stator will not be centered. It will still work if it is real close.

 

[nadogail]

You might be able to move the shade, which I remember as a shorted turn around the lamination stack.

Remove the turn and replace it in the opposite side of the stack.

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