"Ivan Vegvary" wrote in message
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OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Doing a repair on a 1 Hp Dayton electric motor (metal related), thermally
protected. Runs my cement mixer. This is the motor that got under water
for about 5 months during heavy rains in my excavation.

Motor would not run. Removed it from the cement mixer, freed up the shaft
with a pipe wrench, and then the motor ran.

Took it apart to install new bearings (BTW, only $6 ± for a pair !!) and
clean up the corroded contacts on the starter switch cut-out.

COULDN'T STOP CLEANING !! This is where the OCD might come in. After
cleaning the innards, I started chipping away at the splayed concrete on
the outside. Why? I don't know. It's not going to run any better. It
will again be splattered with concrete.

Looks wonderful and shiny, but set me back an extra 4-5 hours. Am I the
only one that does this. BTW, when working on cars I can never bolt a
part back on without thoroughly cleaning said part. Why is this.

At the age of 67 I am realizing that I have spent years of my life
'cleaning parts'.

Comments welcome.

Ivan, I just bought an OLD cement mixer. One with the solid steel ring that
goes all around the tub. The guy had another that was CNC punched out.
This one is solid. I need a motor for it, though. What should I use? The
tank is bigger than the ones at the Borg, but not that big. Do I need a
reversible motor? What hp? Thermal protected, you say? Was going to go
out and weld a couple of broken braces, and maybe put some soft tires on it.
Right now, it has steel spoked wheels like an old wagon, only about 12" dia.
or less. It's got class. Will post some pics when I start to work on it.

Steve