Lamb motor - take apart (Sebo X1)

[seanc]

So I have a few Sebo X1 cleaners that I bought to fix up... they've been sat here for way too long.
I'm stuck with the motors - I know a couple need attention to the bearings, but I can't work out how to get to them.

Pictures are attached.
As far as I can see, the only thing I can do is to bash at that lip with a screwdriver and hammer in order to try and separate the housing.
Am I correct? Are there any tricks to doing this?

[PCBONEZ]

Re: Lamb motor - take apart (Sebo X1)

Brass gear is probably pressed on.
Confirm that by checking for no threads.
If so then you will need a gear puller.

[seanc]

Re: Lamb motor - take apart (Sebo X1)

I have a 3 piece bearing puller set - should work on that gear.

[Longbow]

Re: Lamb motor - take apart (Sebo X1)

I just happened to have this on my bench recently. This motor is fairly difficult to get apart without a puller of the right kind. But, I will say that by the time you need to do this, both bearings need to be replaced along with the brushes. If the brushes have worn down, the commutator may need to be turned. In short, a replacement motor is makes more sense, and they are available from various vacuum parts suppliers. Good luck.

[seanc]

Re: Lamb motor - take apart (Sebo X1)

While replacing the motor makes more sense in terms of spending less time - I don't learn anything.

Replacing the motors would cost anywhere from £100 - £130 which is not worth it.