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Trouble with Delta bandsaw motor - overland - 07-30-2018
I've posted before on the troubles I've had with the 3/4 hp motor on my old Delta bandsaw. They continue. In short, the saw won't start by itself: I have to give the pulley a turn to get it going. I replaced the capacitor, and when that didn't work, I opened up the motor and blew out all the sawdust inside. What should I do now? What might be wrong? I'm still flummoxed.
RE: Trouble with Delta bandsaw motor - Roly - 07-30-2018
(07-30-2018, 07:39 AM)overland Wrote: I've posted before on the troubles I've had with the 3/4 hp motor on my old Delta bandsaw. They continue. In short, the saw won't start by itself: I have to give the pulley a turn to get it going. I replaced the capacitor, and when that didn't work, I opened up the motor and blew out all the sawdust inside. What should I do now? What might be wrong? I'm still flummoxed.
Check the centrifugal switch. Both the contacts and the mechanical parts. Clean the contacts and the sliding & moving parts of the switch. The starting winding is not getting energized, other than the switch and cap which you changed the only other options are a lead came loose or the winding is bad (unlikely ). Roly
RE: Trouble with Delta bandsaw motor - MichaelMouse - 07-30-2018
(07-30-2018, 07:39 AM)overland Wrote: I've posted before on the troubles I've had with the 3/4 hp motor on my old Delta bandsaw. They continue. In short, the saw won't start by itself: I have to give the pulley a turn to get it going. I replaced the capacitor, and when that didn't work, I opened up the motor and blew out all the sawdust inside. What should I do now? What might be wrong? I'm still flummoxed.
Any number of troubleshooting sites available on search for "troubleshooting electric motors. Continuity, capacitor, and "points" if installed.
RE: Trouble with Delta bandsaw motor - overland - 07-30-2018
All good advice. Thanks.