DC motor for ancient Simpson Lawrence windlass?

[Akestor]

I dissasembled the windlass and it seems that i need a new motor as it is very very rusted. The orignal motor is a SIBA like this Motor - 24v - 13a - 0.230 hp - SIBA ELEC TM 3028. Not willing to give 400 pounds for a motor though. Any ideas for an affordable alternative around 2HP 12V?

 

[rogerthebodger]

Take it to a local motor rewinder and see if they can clean it up and replace the bearings.

I had the same issue with a rusty perkins 4/236 starter motor and a local company repaired the original allot cheaper than a replacement.

 

[Stooriefit]

Have you tried talking to John McMaster at SL Spares (www.slspares.co.uk)?

 

[tudorsailor]

Might be worth asking Robson and Francis Rewinds for a price

TudorSailor

 

[Deleted member 36384]

Have you tried talking to John McMaster at SL Spares (www.slspares.co.uk)?

I have an old SL windlass and he does not have spares for the older models, but you never know.

As others have said, they can be rewound and refurbished.

 

[webcraft]

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I have a Seawolf with a completely gubbed motor (mostly ally dust)

SL Spares do a replacement with a different case as the motor is slightly bigger, and it is over £400. A friend is having a go at refurbishing mine, but again it is finding the right motor that is the problem.


- W

 

[Akestor]

Thank you for your replies! I managed to dissasemble the motor and went to the rewinding shop yesterday. I will soon know its condition and if it can be repaired in the case it does'nt work already. For sure it needs a lot of care, lubrication and brushes.