Attempting to fix a motor for a meat slicer

[effowe]

I have a motor for a meat slicer that is throwing sparks from the inside when it is switched on. Here is what it looks like from above.

I believe I see what the issue is, but need some verification. Here is a picture of the wire I think is sparking.

It's the black wire that has "American Wire" written on it. The metal contact is sticking to the right of the beige tape. I think that it's supposed to be contacting the copper looped wire directly, and since it isn't it's sparking. I happen to have another working motor of the same type, and here's what that looks like.

Am I correct in thinking that putting this wire directly against the copper coil will resolve the issue? Can I do that and just use electrical tape to re-wrap it? Is there any risk of electrical shock working with this (not plugged in of course)?

 

[DrPizza]

What brand/model is it?

 

[effowe]

What brand/model is it?

From the back..

"Rival MFG. Co.
Sedalia, MO. 65301 Model 1030V/4
125 Watts 120 Volts 50-60 Hz. A.C."

 

[Schmide]

No that black wire has to go to the opposite side like the white wire.

The motor threw the connector.

Edit:

 

[effowe]

No that black wire has to go to the opposite side like the white wire.

The motor threw the connector.

Well, if you look at the picture of the working motor, it is underneath the tape touching the copper coil.

 

[Schmide]

I'm wrong then.

 

[herm0016]

you are safe putting it back where it goes. i would use some good tape and call it a day. are the brushes ok? those would be the most likely thing to spark IMHO.

 

[effowe]

you are safe putting it back where it goes. i would use some good tape and call it a day. are the brushes ok? those would be the most likely thing to spark IMHO.

They look fine, but now I'm having an issue with the electrical tape. The wire is slipping out and not staying in place like the other tape. I don't know what this beige tape they used is, but it held the wire much better. Any ideas on what sort of tape I can use that's not e-tape?

 

[olds]

you are safe putting it back where it goes. i would use some good tape and call it a day. are the brushes ok? those would be the most likely thing to spark IMHO.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[2timer]

They look fine, but now I'm having an issue with the electrical tape. The wire is slipping out and not staying in place like the other tape. I don't know what this beige tape they used is, but it held the wire much better. Any ideas on what sort of tape I can use that's not e-tape?

E-tape should work fine, just make sure you loop it enough so it's the same width as the original beige tape.

 

[effowe]

Ugh, I just tried putting it together anyways to see what would happen. First the plastic housing that the screws threaded into cracked on two of the screw holes, leaving me with only one screw to keep the thing together. When I switched it on it was still sparking. I think I'm just going to have to get another one. Thanks for the help.

 

[DrPizza]

Well, how about that.
I happen to have the same model. The gear on the slicer broke. I've been thinking I'd get a commercial meat slicer one of these days anyway. The motor on mine is just fine. And, since you have zero notes, zero infractions, PM me your shipping address & I'll ship it out Monday or Tuesday. That'll free up some space in one of my cupboards.

 

[olds]

Well, how about that.
I happen to have the same model. The gear on the slicer broke. I've been thinking I'd get a commercial meat slicer one of these days anyway. The motor on mine is just fine. And, since you have zero notes, zero infractions, PM me your shipping address & I'll ship it out Monday or Tuesday. That'll free up some space in one of my cupboards.

I don't know, his avatar (as best as I can make it out) looks an awful lot like ScottSwing... :biggrin:

 

[DrPizza]

It'll be sent once the post office re-opens. Walked down there, only to discover it was closed for lunch from 12-1 (I thought it was 11-12.)

 

[JulesMaximus]

Just get one of these.