VPI RCM 17 F trouble, very urgent NEED HELP......

Njaferi,

I have one for each. The first Grainger part number was for the Typhoon. It ran $63. and as soon as I compared it to the one in the 16.5, I knew she gave me the wrong motor number. After getting the correct number I reordered from Grainger. While I was removing the motor I noticed the score marks on the motor shaft. Checking out both set screws I noticed they were both screwed in at the same dimension. Furthermore, there was no mark on the flat of the motor , telling me that both screws were locked down on the round. I affixed the platter bearing properly, remounted the original motor and everything was fine. I now have 2 new VPI motors that I'm too lazy to return to Grainger. The 16.5 motor ran $44.

Since I pre wash on the machine using more pressure than I should, I figure it's only a matter of time before I'll need a motor replacement.

Ken

Hello, Would you offhand know the part number for the 16.5? Would be good to know as a reference. Thank you, Mark

Ken, I'm a little lost as to which motor in the VPI RCM you've been talking about. Is this the motor that spins the platter, or the vacuum motor that pulls the fluid off the surface?
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Hello Ken, Thank you for this information. I 'm a little confused, and unsure what you mean by "The balls of the Typhoon Motor"?

Are you saying that the Typhoon Motor is a better Motor that the 16.5 Motor, because it has better bearings in it?, or? Can you better explain please? Thank you. Mark