Dock Circulator Motor Rebuild

townsde · 05-11-2015, 05:40 AM

My dock circulator motor has a seal around the shaft which is leaking. This has allowed water to enter the motor and most likely damage the bearings. It still turns freely but makes a loud noise.

Is there any place that will rebuild this motor or should I just scrap it and buy a new one?

Bear Islander · 05-11-2015, 11:24 AM

If you have an "Ice Eater" from Powerhouse then a replacement motor is about $500. That's about 80% of the cost of a new unit. The motor is oil filled and not easy to repair. However you can send the motor back to the factory for repair.

Units should be stored upside down to lubricate the seals.

TheProfessor · 05-11-2015, 04:13 PM

In the old days there used to be a local shop in every city that would rebuild electric motors.

I'd try searching in Manchester, NH.

A simple search provided this:

Fay Electric Motors
www.fayelectricmotors.com

93 Depot Rd
Manchester, NH
(603) 668-3811

Wright Electric Motors
www.wrightelectricmotors.com

78 Londonderry Turnpike
Hooksett, NH
(603) 669-2565

BroadHopper · 05-11-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Islander

If you have an "Ice Eater" from Powerhouse then a replacement motor is about $500. That's about 80% of the cost of a new unit. The motor is oil filled and not easy to repair. However you can send the motor back to the factory for repair.

Units should be stored upside down to lubricate the seals.

I thought you leave them in the water, just disconnect the breaker. Haven't touch mine since 2001!

SPT13 · 05-11-2015, 05:27 PM

New Hampshire Electric motor is in Laconia, you can try them

Bear Islander · 05-12-2015, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I thought you leave them in the water, just disconnect the breaker. Haven't touch mine since 2001!

I can't leave mine in the water. It is mounted to an aluminum frame that is about 10 feet beyond the end of my crib dock. Not enough winter depth to attach it to the dock.

Anyway I think keeping it upside down half the year to lubricate the seals, like the manufacturer recommends, is a reasonable idea.

SIKSUKR · 05-12-2015, 02:12 PM

I've had Fays rebuild many motors,the last being a 15 hp costing $1000.ouch but they are very good.

townsde · 05-20-2015, 02:32 PM

Thanks for all the help and suggestions. Yes, it can be rebuilt but could cost almost as much as a new motor. Isn't that the way it usually turns out.

05-11-2015, 05:40 AM	#1
townsde Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hollis NH and Moultonborough Posts: 68 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Dock Circulator Motor Rebuild My dock circulator motor has a seal around the shaft which is leaking. This has allowed water to enter the motor and most likely damage the bearings. It still turns freely but makes a loud noise. Is there any place that will rebuild this motor or should I just scrap it and buy a new one?

05-11-2015, 05:27 PM	#5
SPT13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma/Gilford when I can! Posts: 63 Thanks: 112 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Laconia New Hampshire Electric motor is in Laconia, you can try them

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SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I've had Fays rebuild many motors,the last being a 15 hp costing $1000.ouch but they are very good. __________________ SIKSUKR

05-20-2015, 02:32 PM	#8
townsde Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hollis NH and Moultonborough Posts: 68 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	It Can Be Repaired - BUT - Thanks for all the help and suggestions. Yes, it can be rebuilt but could cost almost as much as a new motor. Isn't that the way it usually turns out.

05-11-2015, 11:24 AM	#2
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,757 Thanks: 31 Thanked 429 Times in 203 Posts	If you have an "Ice Eater" from Powerhouse then a replacement motor is about $500. That's about 80% of the cost of a new unit. The motor is oil filled and not easy to repair. However you can send the motor back to the factory for repair. Units should be stored upside down to lubricate the seals.

05-11-2015, 04:13 PM	#3
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 17 Thanked 326 Times in 198 Posts	In the old days there used to be a local shop in every city that would rebuild electric motors. I'd try searching in Manchester, NH. A simple search provided this: Fay Electric Motors www.fayelectricmotors.com 93 Depot Rd Manchester, NH (603) 668-3811 Wright Electric Motors www.wrightelectricmotors.com 78 Londonderry Turnpike Hooksett, NH (603) 669-2565