How to Maintain Shop Vac Motor | Repair Noisy Shop Vac

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How to Maintain Shop Vac Motor | Repair Noisy Shop Vac

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Woodsongs by Russell

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@happywoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

What lessons have you learned in the woodshop?

@like2hike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! Your tip just saved me from buying a new shop vac.

@happywoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

We are glad you found this helpful! #happywoodworking

@sandykeliikoa2868 10 ай бұрын

Mahalo for your video. Yep, cleaned out the vac motor used the 3 in one oil and she's good to go no more screaming vacuum. had my vacuum since 2016 and i love it.

@happywoodworking 10 ай бұрын

So glad we could help! Here's to many more years with your shop vac!

@mistertokr 2 жыл бұрын

I have had Shop-Vacs last years longer in general since I use the cloth filter over the paper filter. You do have to clean the filters more often but its worth it. My current one I have had for almost 10 years now. I just removed the bushing on the top of the motor and installed a bearing because after 10 years it finally started making noise as it spins down when shut off.

@happywoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips! Thanks, Mistertokr 😃

@principle_lecture Жыл бұрын

As a part time repair person, I have encountered that a bearing must fit within microns the location that it seats into, otherwise it does not stay there. Do you suggest any means of doing that, such as using a micrometer to find the size of the bushing to be replaced? I have not investigated the Shop Vac I have for access to where the bushing is seated, but it seems that it will be a major overhaul to get to it if at all.

@mguerramd Жыл бұрын

@@principle_lecture No it's easy to get to and very easy to replace with a 608 bearing. You may need to shim it very slightly so it won't spin in the boss. It's a well known upgrade.

@planetbloodworldx7875 7 ай бұрын

Huge help! Just got a used one for cheap, fixed its bad noise after shutting down right away.

@happywoodworking 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for watching. I'm glad to hear the video was helpful. Happy Woodworking!

@Nagroddy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This worked. Don't know how long it'll last but certainly an effective quick fix! My Shop Vac was growling like crazy and heating up. It sounded like friction and clearly, it was. Thanks again!

@happywoodworking Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching 🙂

@coreyneal2446 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the little things that matter info. Tricks of the trade are the trade with experience.

@happywoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Corey!

@txomar 4 ай бұрын

awesome video i just open a hole in the top on my, that is not avle to be opened easly and drip some oil and got dixed on a smaller 2.5 model, thanks

@happywoodworking 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad to hear that you fixed the problem.

@user-rg9we4hc2s Жыл бұрын

Keep up the amazing informative videos

@happywoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you friend. Happy Woodworking!

@joejordan4246 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@happywoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. #happywoodworking

@JesusCruz-zq4nk 2 жыл бұрын

good job

@happywoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mguerramd Жыл бұрын

It would be good to do this early and often, BEFORE it starts making noise. Once the bushing starts squealing, it's over. The bushings are not available as a replacement part, but you can put a 608 sealed bearing in there. There are several videos here on YT that show how. It generally is a very slightly loose fit in the aluminum boss, so you need to shim it so it won't spin. One guy did it with tape, I suggest shimming with aluminum cut from a beverage can. The bottom bearing is a 608, and I have not seen one video where it ever failed and needed replacement.

@happywoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the additional info!

@stephanebourgeois5700 Ай бұрын

Hi what kind of oil I can put it in ? Do you have a link with the one you purchase or describe a little bit more what we can put in there? Thanks

@happywoodworking Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I use original 3 in one oil. You can get it at Walmart in the tool section. Make sure you get the drip bottle, not the spray. Happy Woodworking!

@jeremywhitesell2688 Жыл бұрын

I had mine for 22 years. Solid dust got me the triple threat. Power switch, " thermal thing" and bushing failure. Should have just kept to cleaning cars.

@happywoodworking Жыл бұрын

Since we have performed regular upkeep, it has been hanging in there! We hope to get a real dust collector soon.

@seveng86sg Жыл бұрын

Which type of oil can I use

@happywoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I use 3 in 1 oil. Just the original. Any type of machine oil that's similar to it will work. I wouldn't use a spray like WD-40, because it probably won't last long. You would have to add it more often. Hope this helps. Happy Woodworking!