clean stator

[fisheymikey]

here is a pic of my stator... the resistance and the output is 180v restance 775 775ohms

can i clean the rusted metal plates with wd40 and a green pad? or that would cause more harm then good?

when i touch some places it feels like it has a bit of hard glue like substance. should i use a fine sandpaper?

thanks for the info

mike

 

[pnwboat]

For what ever reason, the picture did not post.

Your voltage and resistance readings are within the normal range.

Unless the rust is excessive, I wouldn't bother. Typically they coat the windings and the stator with a clear coat of special shellac or something like that maybe to help protect it. Sounds like in your case it may be old or not applied well and allowed some rust to form.

 

[fisheymikey]

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here u go a pic to confirm.. i guess then ill use the dont fix if it aint broke,,,

 

[pnwboat]

It doesn't look bad at all. Normal amount compared to what I've seen on many a stator of that age.

 

[S.A. Baker]

Don't mess with it. A little bit of surface rust has no effect on function. After sanding it off it will rust worse!

 

[jerryjerry05]

Clean it up.
Spray it with cheap paint.
Then sand off the poles so the metal shines through.
Then look at the magnet on the flywheel.
Clean it and make sure the glue hasn't released.

 

[fisheymikey]

Clean it up.
Spray it with cheap paint.
Then sand off the poles so the metal shines through.
Then look at the magnet on the flywheel.
Clean it and make sure the glue hasn't released.

not sure if i understand.. i should spray the whole stator? and then remove the paint?

sorry but just what to make sure

thanks

 

[Jiggz]

Stator and other electrical units with windings and laminated cores, are dipped in insulating varnished for two purposes. To make the coils bind together as a single mass thus preventing vibration that can rub off its electrical insulation and second, to prevent oxidation of the steel lamination. However, after many years of exposure, the steel lamination will slowly degrade and starts rusting (oxidation). To fix this, use a brass wire brush and carefully brush away the rush and then re-seal it again with insulating spray varnish. A thin coat is all you need to prevent further oxidation. And this includes the pole faces. A thick coat is not recommended for it could interfere with clearances and heat dissipation.

 

[fisheymikey]

Stator and other electrical units with windings and laminated cores, are dipped in insulating varnished for two purposes. To make the coils bind together as a single mass thus preventing vibration that can rub off its electrical insulation and second, to prevent oxidation of the steel lamination. However, after many years of exposure, the steel lamination will slowly degrade and starts rusting (oxidation). To fix this, use a brass wire brush and carefully brush away the rush and then re-seal it again with insulating spray varnish. A thin coat is all you need to prevent further oxidation. And this includes the pole faces. A thick coat is not recommended for it could interfere with clearances and heat dissipation.

thanks jiggz... so ur saying not to use a tremclad spray paint? or any kind of spray paint.

im looking in canada for a insulating varnish but not really finding anything

 

[Frank Acampora]

Does it work? If so, don't fix something that 'aint broke! You will die before that rust gets bad enough to cause any problems.

 

[Jiggz]

Actually, you can just use urethane sealing spray paints like this one

http://www.zoro.com/crc-urethane-se...LSrX5f_G3aF-1zCG8zmmLIH-Ix_aBbt1Y2xoCwo_w_wcB

 

[gm280]

You can use a wire brush and clean off the rust then take some simple and cheap clear lacquer spray paint and just do a thin spray coat. Not a big deal and really not anything to get too excited over. Lacquer clear spray is used on electronics for a lot of things. And it is cheap and available most any place that sell spray paints... JMHO!

 

[jerryjerry05]

I had added something to the post but it didn't get posted.

It said: Or just use it the way it is.
Like Frank added, You'll be long gone before it affects the motor.

 

[wickware]

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With a little light and zoomed, it looks good!!!

 

[fisheymikey]

thanks guys... if ever i take the flywheel off again ill do as you requested...

ill do nothing now and if this force engine last for another 30 years ill spray it with lacquer to pass it on to my kids.. lol

thanks again