04-15-2019, 01:16 PM
Hello All,
I was cleaning up my Delta 14-651 Mortiser over the weekend as I have not used it in a while. I figured I would turn it on and let it run for a while and when I turned it on, it was making an odd noise. I cannot really describe it. After a few minutes, the noise went away so I did no think any more about it. After about 5 or 10 minutes of running, I noticed a slight odor and then I heard the motor start to slow down. The motor did not stop completely but I noticed when I tried to apply resistance to the chuck that the chuck was slipping and the engine was not apply much torque.
I am fairly sure the engine is friend. I looked online to see what a 1/2 HP motor would cost and the pricing is ridiculous. I saw pricing from $300 and up. A new mortise is only like $400. Has anyone replaced a motor in the 14-651 with a non-Delta brand of motor that is reasonably priced? Anyone have ideas for options on what to do? I have already considered binning it...
I like Delta but I have to say, I have not used the mortise a whole lot but I have had it for a few years now. I would be surprised if I used it for more than 3 or 4 hours. I doubt I will buy another Mortiser as I hardly used this one.
Thanks, Bill
I was cleaning up my Delta 14-651 Mortiser over the weekend as I have not used it in a while. I figured I would turn it on and let it run for a while and when I turned it on, it was making an odd noise. I cannot really describe it. After a few minutes, the noise went away so I did no think any more about it. After about 5 or 10 minutes of running, I noticed a slight odor and then I heard the motor start to slow down. The motor did not stop completely but I noticed when I tried to apply resistance to the chuck that the chuck was slipping and the engine was not apply much torque.
I am fairly sure the engine is friend. I looked online to see what a 1/2 HP motor would cost and the pricing is ridiculous. I saw pricing from $300 and up. A new mortise is only like $400. Has anyone replaced a motor in the 14-651 with a non-Delta brand of motor that is reasonably priced? Anyone have ideas for options on what to do? I have already considered binning it...
I like Delta but I have to say, I have not used the mortise a whole lot but I have had it for a few years now. I would be surprised if I used it for more than 3 or 4 hours. I doubt I will buy another Mortiser as I hardly used this one.
Thanks, Bill