Mahalo for your video. Yep, cleaned out the vac motor used the 3 in one oil and she's good to go no more screaming vacuum. had my vacuum since 2016 and i love it.
Thanks! This worked. Don't know how long it'll last but certainly an effective quick fix! My Shop Vac was growling like crazy and heating up. It sounded like friction and clearly, it was. Thanks again!
I have had Shop-Vacs last years longer in general since I use the cloth filter over the paper filter. You do have to clean the filters more often but its worth it. My current one I have had for almost 10 years now. I just removed the bushing on the top of the motor and installed a bearing because after 10 years it finally started making noise as it spins down when shut off.
As a part time repair person, I have encountered that a bearing must fit within microns the location that it seats into, otherwise it does not stay there. Do you suggest any means of doing that, such as using a micrometer to find the size of the bushing to be replaced? I have not investigated the Shop Vac I have for access to where the bushing is seated, but it seems that it will be a major overhaul to get to it if at all.
@@principle_lecture No it's easy to get to and very easy to replace with a 608 bearing. You may need to shim it very slightly so it won't spin in the boss. It's a well known upgrade.
Thanks for watching. I use original 3 in one oil. You can get it at Walmart in the tool section. Make sure you get the drip bottle, not the spray. Happy Woodworking!
It would be good to do this early and often, BEFORE it starts making noise. Once the bushing starts squealing, it's over. The bushings are not available as a replacement part, but you can put a 608 sealed bearing in there. There are several videos here on YT that show how. It generally is a very slightly loose fit in the aluminum boss, so you need to shim it so it won't spin. One guy did it with tape, I suggest shimming with aluminum cut from a beverage can. The bottom bearing is a 608, and I have not seen one video where it ever failed and needed replacement.
I had mine for 22 years. Solid dust got me the triple threat. Power switch, " thermal thing" and bushing failure. Should have just kept to cleaning cars.
Thanks for watching. I use 3 in 1 oil. Just the original. Any type of machine oil that's similar to it will work. I wouldn't use a spray like WD-40, because it probably won't last long. You would have to add it more often. Hope this helps. Happy Woodworking!
What lessons have you learned in the woodshop?
Mahalo for your video. Yep, cleaned out the vac motor used the 3 in one oil and she's good to go no more screaming vacuum. had my vacuum since 2016 and i love it.
So glad we could help! Here's to many more years with your shop vac!
Huge help! Just got a used one for cheap, fixed its bad noise after shutting down right away.
Thanks very much for watching. I'm glad to hear the video was helpful. Happy Woodworking!
Thank you very much!! Your tip just saved me from buying a new shop vac.
We are glad you found this helpful! #happywoodworking
Thanks! This worked. Don't know how long it'll last but certainly an effective quick fix! My Shop Vac was growling like crazy and heating up. It sounded like friction and clearly, it was. Thanks again!
Happy to help! Thanks for watching 🙂
Keep up the little things that matter info. Tricks of the trade are the trade with experience.
Thanks, Corey!
I have had Shop-Vacs last years longer in general since I use the cloth filter over the paper filter. You do have to clean the filters more often but its worth it. My current one I have had for almost 10 years now. I just removed the bushing on the top of the motor and installed a bearing because after 10 years it finally started making noise as it spins down when shut off.
Awesome tips! Thanks, Mistertokr 😃
As a part time repair person, I have encountered that a bearing must fit within microns the location that it seats into, otherwise it does not stay there. Do you suggest any means of doing that, such as using a micrometer to find the size of the bushing to be replaced? I have not investigated the Shop Vac I have for access to where the bushing is seated, but it seems that it will be a major overhaul to get to it if at all.
@@principle_lecture No it's easy to get to and very easy to replace with a 608 bearing. You may need to shim it very slightly so it won't spin in the boss. It's a well known upgrade.
Keep up the amazing informative videos
Thank you friend. Happy Woodworking!
awesome video i just open a hole in the top on my, that is not avle to be opened easly and drip some oil and got dixed on a smaller 2.5 model, thanks
Thanks for watching. Glad to hear that you fixed the problem.
Hi what kind of oil I can put it in ? Do you have a link with the one you purchase or describe a little bit more what we can put in there? Thanks
Thanks for watching. I use original 3 in one oil. You can get it at Walmart in the tool section. Make sure you get the drip bottle, not the spray. Happy Woodworking!
It would be good to do this early and often, BEFORE it starts making noise. Once the bushing starts squealing, it's over. The bushings are not available as a replacement part, but you can put a 608 sealed bearing in there. There are several videos here on YT that show how. It generally is a very slightly loose fit in the aluminum boss, so you need to shim it so it won't spin. One guy did it with tape, I suggest shimming with aluminum cut from a beverage can. The bottom bearing is a 608, and I have not seen one video where it ever failed and needed replacement.
Thanks for the additional info!
Thanks for the tip!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. #happywoodworking
good job
Thank you!
I had mine for 22 years. Solid dust got me the triple threat. Power switch, " thermal thing" and bushing failure. Should have just kept to cleaning cars.
Since we have performed regular upkeep, it has been hanging in there! We hope to get a real dust collector soon.
Which type of oil can I use
Thanks for watching. I use 3 in 1 oil. Just the original. Any type of machine oil that's similar to it will work. I wouldn't use a spray like WD-40, because it probably won't last long. You would have to add it more often. Hope this helps. Happy Woodworking!
Why is my vac so loud?
Thanks for watching. It could be the bushing I talked about in this video. Put a few drops of oil on it and see if it helps. Happy Woodworking!