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Any tips on disassembling my Bell motor?
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OddBell
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Any tips on disassembling my Bell motor?
I finally got the motor out and want to disassemble it for cleaning. I know it's a pillar and plate motor based on what I've read but does anyone have any tips or know anything I should watch out for while taking it apart?
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Curt A
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Re: Any tips on disassembling my Bell motor?
Keep all the parts/screws for each section separate so they go back together the exact way they came apart.
Take detailed step by step pics as you are disassembling it. Otherwise, it's pretty straight forward...
Curt
Take detailed step by step pics as you are disassembling it. Otherwise, it's pretty straight forward...
Curt
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VanEpsFan1914
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Re: Any tips on disassembling my Bell motor?
Also, don't do this with the motor wound up at all. Tension on the springs can lead to motor damage &/or personal injury.