I have a bunch of Leeson 5HP single phase motors and they seem to only last a few years before needing repairs. I have a local repair shop that I have been using for years but it’s getting pretty expensive ($400+). Seems like the parts would cost around $100-150, so I was wondering if anyone here repairs their own motors? If so, I could use some help figuring out the exact parts to buy. Stationary start switch, centrifugal switch, and bearings. This is for a Leeson 131537. Thanks!
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Anyone repair their own motors? (Start switches, bearings, etc)
- Thread starter Mchas
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Agree the bearings shouldn’t normally need to be changed, any idea what the exact part numbers for the start switches and start capacitors would be for a Leeson 131537? I spent a ton of time trying to find a parts diagram for it but couldn’t. I’d like to order the parts ahead of time so when I have the next motor fail I am ready to repair it quickly. Thanks for the help!
Thought about that, but I’d feel a bit bad since they’d lose business by telling me how to do the repairs myself. Could be an option though if I can’t figure it out otherwise.
If they're anything like the motor shops I deal with, they're so busy they don't mind still making money on the parts and not having to actually do the repairs. I'm sure they'd rather have some of your business rather than none. Especially if they know you're still going to bring them motors needing major repairs that you're not going to do.
