HI - this is my 2nd post on the forum, after my introduction.
I recently acquired a non-working orange Sankyo 101. After taking it apart, the motor is the culprit. It will run for a bit and stop. Initially, it ran for a few seconds, then it ran for about 15-30 seconds, but now it only runs for a second. It's got a 120V 60Hz motor. I believe it does about 5-6 RPM, but I need to look at the seconds gear closer to determine what it should be. I think it is a synchronous clock motor, which, after reading about them, is such a cool concept. I have seen a few different motors for sale with a similar look, but with different RPMs and without a 10 tooth gear.
Before I go about trying to open it up, does anyone have any experience with this type of motor that they can share? The motor portion itself is sealed. I'm curious how to open it up and also, what is the other piece on the bracket? Is the wound part a transformer (see picture)? Can I just replace the motor component, or do I need to replace the entire unit? Or, could I open it up and attempt to resurrect it?
Thanks for your help.
I recently acquired a non-working orange Sankyo 101. After taking it apart, the motor is the culprit. It will run for a bit and stop. Initially, it ran for a few seconds, then it ran for about 15-30 seconds, but now it only runs for a second. It's got a 120V 60Hz motor. I believe it does about 5-6 RPM, but I need to look at the seconds gear closer to determine what it should be. I think it is a synchronous clock motor, which, after reading about them, is such a cool concept. I have seen a few different motors for sale with a similar look, but with different RPMs and without a 10 tooth gear.
Before I go about trying to open it up, does anyone have any experience with this type of motor that they can share? The motor portion itself is sealed. I'm curious how to open it up and also, what is the other piece on the bracket? Is the wound part a transformer (see picture)? Can I just replace the motor component, or do I need to replace the entire unit? Or, could I open it up and attempt to resurrect it?
Thanks for your help.
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