Parts for DeWalt GWI 10" RAS

[jteneyck]

No, that's the entire set. There are one on each side (with the clamp bolts), and the center one without clamp. Those look to be in better shape than the ones I have on my saw....nice of you to offer.

Good to know.  I thought I had everything when I removed them all those years ago, but had no clue anymore how many parts there are supposed to be.  Glad I still had them all. 

John

[UpstateNYdude]

So I've got it mostly torn down, I've already started soaking the carriage bearings, but I broke the stupid motor fan pulling the main motor bearing off. If I knew anyone with an arbor press I'd have used them, and I didn't even pull on the fan I put the puller on the steel collar below the bearing and one of the arms I guess pulled in and cracked it.

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So now I'm on the hunt for that...JOY!

Curious if anyone here knows before I ask on Delphi, is that a bearing at the top of the threaded rod inside the column or a collar of some type?

[fredhargis]

If that fan is only cracked, a common fix is to fill the crack with JB Weld and use it. The success would depend on just how bad the crack is, but there's a lot of those saws being run with cracked fans, missing vanes, etc.

[Lumber Yard®]

I'll check... I MIGHT have a fan laying around from a MBF that should (IIRC) work. I also, still need to find the motor bearing/Accurate Bearing info for you.

[UpstateNYdude]

A chunk completely snapped through and split one of the vanes. No rush Lumber Yard, I'm between about 4 projects right now anyway, but if you have a fan let me know what you want for it.

Happy Holidays!

[TDKPE]

If that fan is only cracked, a common fix is to fill the crack with JB Weld and use it. The success would depend on just how bad the crack is, but there's a lot of those saws being run with cracked fans, missing vanes, etc.

This is my first thought.  It's not loaded, just moving a little air and absorbing some vibration, so epoxy or JB Weld is probably fine.  And you can't even see it under the shroud anyway.

[srv52761]

BTW there is a Delphi form that is dedicated to just these old classic RAS.

Not to pour salt on an open wound, but do this.

It is free and it has a plethora of info on these machines PLUS a small, but active group of very experienced refurbishers that give freely of their knowledge.

Breaking those bell fans is a common occurrence in newbies trying to rebuild the motors or changing bearings.  Delphi forum has a whole section of FAQ that addresses just the motor rebuild and how to avoid that broken fan thing.  

If there has been a question about rebuilding a Dewalt, then it has probably been asked and answered.



Edit:  As an aside, I hate those leveling cleats.  I like these a lot better- simple angle brackets,  much easier to adjust.

[fredhargis]

My saw is a different model, and they did make minor changes to them over time (until B&D completely screwed the pooch, that wasn't so minor). Anyway, mine is a 1030K and should be close, but I don't recall a bearing at the top end of that threaded shaft. There's a piece that acts as a bushing to hold it centered, but that's it (unless I'm completely brain dead about it).