[HAM] Noisy upper rotor motor

[Jordan Kersten]

Sound to me like the slow motor bearings are getting loose.  This causes a rattle sound and will go away when switched to fast.  if the bearings are loose, oil will not help.  You will either need new bearings or a new motor.



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> From: armond at cafebeat.org
> To: hammond at zeni.net
> Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:36:52 -0500
> Subject: [HAM] Noisy upper rotor motor
> 
> My upper rotor motor on my 147 has gotten noisy of late in slow mode. It's a
> rattling sound. The horn rotates normally, but the noise is annoying,
> particularly when recording. 
> 
> I'm guessing that it needs oil, but am not sure where the oil goes on a
> Leslie motor. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. 
> 
> Peace --armond 
> 
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