converting a motor to face mount

Metalhead0483

Metalhead0483

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I bought a Leeson motor last month, and need to convert it to face mount. I have the conversion kit from Leeson, but their directions are not all that great... Has anyone done this before?
 
What came in your kit? Anything more than an endbell?

It really should be as simple as unbolting the 4 bolts that pull the endbells together over the motor frame, sliding the no-mount endbell off (the shaft shouldn't come with, that bearing pocket is slip fit) and sliding the c-face endbell on, then rebolting.
 
So does this conversion kit basically convert it from a 56 to a 56c? I'd like to do the same with mine so I can switch my KMG to direct drive. Do you have a lesson part number by chance?
 
It's a Leeson motor and leeson kit. Part number for the conversion kit is 175076.00

Yeah it converts a standard solid frame 56 to a 56c.
 
kuraki said:
What came in your kit? Anything more than an endbell?

It really should be as simple as unbolting the 4 bolts that pull the endbells together over the motor frame, sliding the no-mount endbell off (the shaft shouldn't come with, that bearing pocket is slip fit) and sliding the c-face endbell on, then rebolting.
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I'm hoping it's going to be that easy. It (the "kit" is just a new end bell) comes with instructions, but without a visual representation they don't read very well. I'm going to give it a shot tonight after work, I just thought someone might have done it and have some tips.
 
I haven't converted a motor this way, but I've assembled many, disassembled and reassembled a few to replace bearings or do shaft repair etc, that's all there is to it.
 
Unbolt it, find the end bell that will come off. Slide the rotor out the other end, be careful not to drag it along the stator. Apply your upgrade kit and gently reassemble. Have everything lined up before you break out your rubber mallet to seat the endbells back into the stator recesses (this can get tricky banging from front to back, as they tend to pop out if you use too much force to compensate for misalignment). Insert the bolts and if you missed the alignment by the "clock-face", gently tap somewhere on one endbell circumference to move it in its recess by small degrees.

I think this is the safest way to remove the rotor, and apply your kit without damaging the stator. Don't try to limit the scope of work by leaving things in place and applying the kit. Be cautious of the grease sitting in the endbell, it can make a mess. You might have sealed bearings also.
 
Thing went together slick as anything. Seriously I was in and out in ten minutes. Now I can really get to work putting my SLING grinder together :D
 
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scott.livesey said:
gotta love it when Mr. Murphy looses.
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There's a first time for everything ;)

On a related note to the thread, I haven't wired a motor like this before. Is it worth it to buy a wiring kit? Or should I just go get the electrical supply store and ask for what I need?
 
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