? capacitor problem - advice needed.

[CHJ]

It is most unlikely that you have a centrifugal switch on your Draper lathe motor, if it's the usual aluminium bodied far eastern pattern it will most likely be a fixed in circuit start/run capacitor.

 

[Jonzjob]

My motor was on my Record CL1 before I went 3ø, but it is almost 20 years old now.

It drives my Beal buffing mops, and a littled Wolf drill water pump at the moment to get the very last of the water out of my swimming pool before a new liner is fitted..

 

[SimonT]

It is most unlikely that you have a centrifugal switch on your Draper lathe motor, if it's the usual aluminium bodied far eastern pattern it will most likely be a fixed in circuit start/run capacitor.

Thanks, capacitor ordered and hopefully will be here shortly so will update with progress when its done. I must admit I think im addicted to the spinning of wood as im desperate to get in there, so much so ive POLISHED my lathe. Lol

 

[EnErY]

Got a wtl90 ready to scrap but no motor welcome to most of the parts
Regards
Bill

 

[SimonT]

Got a wtl90 ready to scrap but no motor welcome to most of the parts
Regards
Bill

That would be great bill, ive PM you.

 

[SimonT]

Cheers guys, capacitor has arrived and has been fitted. It turns lovely on starting so looks like a fox. Thanks again for everyones help.

 

[Jonzjob]

Good news.. Now don't break it again (hammer) (hammer) (hammer) :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Dalboy]

Cheers guys, capacitor has arrived and has been fitted. It turns lovely on starting so looks like a fox. Thanks again for everyones help.

You mean you have had it fixed all this time and still not turned anything :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Glad you are up and running again have fun

 

[SimonT]

Haha, I was taking my time selecting the right peice .

 

[SimonT]

Good news.. Now don't break it again (hammer) (hammer) (hammer) :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

hahahahah thanks for the advice, now I see where I was going wrong All along :wink:

 

[SimonT]

So I start turning bowls and the lathe loses power whilst turning!!!!!!! Sodding thing, I still maintain its the capacitor as it now spins fine, looks like that 2 microfarrads less made a difference after all ahh well, guess ill have to find a 10 uf capacitor instead of the 8 uf. . . . . Back to the drawing board!

 

[CHJ]

Make sure it's not the belt slipping, if it is the motor drive half of the pulley system may be sticking and requiring lubrication.

 

[SimonT]

Make sure it's not the belt slipping, if it is the motor drive half of the pulley system may be sticking and requiring lubrication.

Will lubricate away shortly!!!! Thanks.