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Ian Bailey
Master Film Handler

Posts: 317
From: Nambucca Heads, Australia
Registered: Jun 2003

posted 04-28-2005 09:36 PM

I need to know if the small motors used in this turret are repairable. One of my motors starts to turn ok but then it either slows down or stops so a little manual assistance is required to help it along.

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Mark Gulbrandsen
Resident Trollmaster

Posts: 16657
From: Music City
Registered: Jun 99

posted 04-29-2005 02:37 AM

Check to see if it spins freeely when its turned off. These motors normally run very hot and sometimes the grease in the bearings literally cooks making the motor sluggish. If the motor seems sluggish when turned by your fingeres then replace the bearings. Ibelieve they may also be capacitor run motors so check the cap as well.

Mark

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