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Posted: 3/25/2010 9:20:39 PM EDT
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That's right, my Midway. Chineese made tumbler is broke again.
I don't think I need to give a step by step on how to take a tumbler apart. Seeing as reloaders are handy with tools. Here we are looking inside after bottom plate removed. No signs of fire or smoke. That's a good sign. 
There are four bolts that hold motor. I remove to see what's up. Wire broke free from connector. 
Ok, so while here let's pull motor apart and inspect bearings and check for rust. No rust. Had there been I would have cleaned it off with emery cloth. Top bearing has spun a little in top housing but still fits tight. I oil with a drop of CLP both upper and lower bearings, wipe clean. If you have rust, after emery cloth it wouldn't be a bad idea to rub dielectric grease on rotor and inside housing. 
Button your motor back up with four bolts you took out and run flush with housing. 
This is usually where wire is pulled loose from and where I was looking for problem to be. See where wire was reinserted before and carefully dripped solder into plastic housing to secure. Yea, it's tricky and you need to aim. Just pretend the toilet seats down. 
This is the top view of wire that was soldered from previous repair and most likely will be the repair you are making. Repair held. 
This is the connector where wire was pulled from for this break-down. 
This is the wire connector tool to make repair with new connector. 
Replugged and tested in electric socket. All is well. Ready to go back together. If your scratching your head wondering about the rubber band wrapped around wire pack. They take the place of zippy ties. Used to keep wires secure. 
Put your motor back in place and finish running your bolts secure to nuts. Repair just saved you the price of a tumbler. Posting for Gateway. |
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