I have this same fan, I am having an issue with a slight electrical burning smell after I had cleaned it. The motor works and there is no smoke, but it does have that smell so I can't use it inside. the wire insulation was shot, so I taped them off thinking it was that, and I used the Zoom Spout oil for the bearings, but it I will try to change the capacitor next. Thank you for the video, I appreciate it.
Nice fan. Reversible is always a good thing. As far as that cap, keep it. I have a similar cap in my Westinghouse window fan from 64 and it also has a distinct smell.. Sprague seems to be the brand of choice since mine is identical. Chock full of PCBs. Lol. As long as it doesn't leak, I wouldn't worry too much about it. These fans will last a long time if kept oiled and clean. Good luck with it.
I replaced the capacitor anyways bc old caps of this type are prone to fail and it's not ideal for this one to leak bc it sits over the motor and the contents could be corrosive. That being said I do see the value of using the old one since it's been there for decades and still works but it's not a risk I'm willing to take for originality sake and I also don't like the smell.
I have this same fan, I am having an issue with a slight electrical burning smell after I had cleaned it. The motor works and there is no smoke, but it does have that smell so I can't use it inside. the wire insulation was shot, so I taped them off thinking it was that, and I used the Zoom Spout oil for the bearings, but it I will try to change the capacitor next. Thank you for the video, I appreciate it.
Nice fan. Reversible is always a good thing. As far as that cap, keep it. I have a similar cap in my Westinghouse window fan from 64 and it also has a distinct smell.. Sprague seems to be the brand of choice since mine is identical. Chock full of PCBs. Lol. As long as it doesn't leak, I wouldn't worry too much about it. These fans will last a long time if kept oiled and clean. Good luck with it.
I replaced the capacitor anyways bc old caps of this type are prone to fail and it's not ideal for this one to leak bc it sits over the motor and the contents could be corrosive. That being said I do see the value of using the old one since it's been there for decades and still works but it's not a risk I'm willing to take for originality sake and I also don't like the smell.
My Grandmother had this exact model for her front porch [enclosed]
I think that the motor is a K55.
It is very similar to the ceiling fan motors so it might be.
oh reversible?
Yes it is