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Cast Iron
- Joined
- Jul 26, 2004
- Location
- Beaumont, near Houston
I'm re-installing the GE spindle motor back into my Hardinge HLV-H and I'd like advice on installation and greasing. The motor, motor mounting plate, and solenoid brake are all out of the machine. The motor bearings have been cleaned, and packed with Mobil Polyrex electric motor bearing grease. The brake has been cleaned and the cork replaced. All the motor mount rubber bushings have been replaced. I installed a lifting eye on top of the motor. Questions:
Thanks very much!
Dave
- There are 3 grease channels per bearing, radially 120 degrees apart. Should I fill the top grease port until it runs out the 2 bottom ports? Neither bearing has a shield or seal on the end bell side.
- Is it easier to mount the motor and brake onto the plate and install as an assembly, or install everything separately?
- There are 2 height-adjustable eyebolt mounts one one side of the motor, and a single adjustor bolt on the other side. What is the sequence for leveling the motor and tensioning the belt?
- Does anyone have good experience with putting these things in without doing more damage to your back? It's 4 inches above the floor, the rear access panel doesn't give complete access to the workspace, and that motor is the heaviest damn 1HP motor I've ever seenIt's a beautiful thing, but I'll be glad to see it safely back in its home!
Thanks very much!
Dave