I was wondering about the motors that South Bend were putting in the the 10" lathes in the 40's. Mine recently popped with a puff of smoke. After, it would hum but not start. My first reaction was the start cap and I was correct, to a point. I went into the motor deeper and found that one of the contact point had blown off the switch. The guy at the electric motor repair said they don't make that switch anymore and I could either find one, "if lucky" or buy a new motor.
The motor in question is a Century 1/2 hp single phase 1750 rpm. The repair guy said he'd never seen such a big frame for a 1/2 hp motor and I'd half to agree.
Is there any place that specializes in electrical components for these old motors and secondly is Century a common brad for SB to have used or is this believed to be a replacement. There seems to be no mods made to the motor mounting plate, only the set of hole it was bolted to.
Thank You!
The motor in question is a Century 1/2 hp single phase 1750 rpm. The repair guy said he'd never seen such a big frame for a 1/2 hp motor and I'd half to agree.
Is there any place that specializes in electrical components for these old motors and secondly is Century a common brad for SB to have used or is this believed to be a replacement. There seems to be no mods made to the motor mounting plate, only the set of hole it was bolted to.
Thank You!
