In a message dated 7/1/2010 1:56:14 PM Central Daylight Time,
ahwahneetr@gmail.com writes:
> Did they say what parts they needed to replace or just look at it and
> say no way?
>
> I guess I have never rebuilt mine but I have had it apart a few times
> and have always been able to resolve a specific problem with a
> combination of available parts and creativity.
>
> I would think the most common failure points... field windings,
> commutator, brushes, pinion drive &bushing... are serviceable.
>
No, they offered to clean the commutator and do some other things but there
would be no warranty. All for about $150. I know I need the drive thingy
and I don't think I can fake that. Their comment was maybe there was a shop
who bought up all the bits still available and I might find someone who can
do it right.
Dave
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