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My Atlas/Clausing MK2 lathe came to me with a Westinghouse motor SER DH76, S#317P 025 Type FHT, 115 V 6.1 A, FR SSB562. 1/3 HP
(I don't know if any or all of that is meaningful. ) When I got the lathe, either 3 or 4 years ago, the lathe itself showed no wear on the ways, I have to assume the motor may have been original. Anyway, it's taken to growling, enough that it transmits a nasty chatter to the tool as it cuts. With the belt unhooked, it still growls badly.
Is it time to replace the motor? is there anything I can do to reduce the growl? Is there a equal sized DC motor I can substitute? if so where do I look for it.?
(I don't know if any or all of that is meaningful. ) When I got the lathe, either 3 or 4 years ago, the lathe itself showed no wear on the ways, I have to assume the motor may have been original. Anyway, it's taken to growling, enough that it transmits a nasty chatter to the tool as it cuts. With the belt unhooked, it still growls badly.
Is it time to replace the motor? is there anything I can do to reduce the growl? Is there a equal sized DC motor I can substitute? if so where do I look for it.?