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Posted by Don Sneed (Member # 955) on 06-04-2002, 10:48 AM:
I have a theatre that needs a projector motor for a Brenkert BX-60 with a RCA soundhead, he had rewind the motor twice but now wants a new motor, the question is...Where, What Type, & Can I Get A New One ?? Thanks Guys....
Posted by Paul G. Thompson (Member # 655) on 06-04-2002, 11:39 AM:
Don, I have one. Maybe 2. What sound head do you have? the 9030/9050, or the 1040? I think I promised the 9030 motor to Josh if he needed it. If he gives me permission to let it go, it is yours. You pay the shipping. By the way you describe it, it almost sounds like you have a 1040 sound head.
Posted by Gordon McLeod (Member # 33) on 06-04-2002, 09:05 PM:
I have used GE motors on RCA's but had to go up to 1/2 HP and machine a frame adapter
Why is the exisitng ones failing after rewinding
It is possible that they are using electronic switching starter rather than the old mechanical and they don't like the high starting torquer inrush current
Posted by Will Kutler (Member # 770) on 06-04-2002, 10:56 PM:
I do believe that Wolk is now making brand new motors for both RCA and 1040 Soundheads.
Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 06-05-2002, 08:18 AM:
I'm also surprised that the rebuilt motors aren't working out.------------------
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Posted by Paul G. Thompson (Member # 655) on 06-05-2002, 11:33 AM:
In the 40's and 50's, (as far as I can remember) all the motors were rewound and rebuilt by hand, and then baked. Those motors never seem to fail under normal operating conditions.I would presume today motor failures are due to lack of quality control when being rewound or rebuilt.