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MrRonObvious t1_ixwnhpt wrote

For something that old, it's almost impossible to get an exact replacement for a motor like that. You can sometimes find something that fits, but then the rpm's and stuff won't be right. If you find something that has the right rpms, the mounting brackets won't be in the right place.

First thing I'd do is just clean it up enough to see where the screws are to remove the motor casing. Sometimes inexpensive motors were riveted, so you'll have to drill out the rivets.

Then replace the cord and see if it works. If not, you can rebuild it, it's not too hard, just watch a youtube channel called Linguoer, she lives in China and rebuilds motors with only basic tools. It doesn't look that hard.

Or you could find a motor repair shop, they are usually pretty common, people take their pool pump motors there to be rebuilt. Just ask at the pool supply store and they'll know who is the best in town.

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ProFromFlogressive OP t1_ixwo1ta wrote

Thanks for your reply. I know the fan works; I've been using it for the past 6 years but I didn't know that the cord was in such poor condition. I don't think it's safe to use it in the state it's in unfortunately.

I did remove one screw that looks like it may attach the mount to the motor casing, but that hasn't helped yet. I think maybe a seam has been painted over.

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Traevia t1_ixy4ipx wrote

That's what this looks like. However. You might also be dealing with a press fit situation.

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