Agreed. Also, how's the rear bearing condition? The eerk sound would indicate it's dry. I couldn't tell much from the pics about disassembly. Some spray penetrating oil would be good for a test. Can you tell if the plastic part is pressed on? It may also be just slid on, aligned with a key, and just crudded enough to resist pulling off. -Skip goflo@cox.net wrote: > If it is'nt smooth it's a goner. > > Jack > > ---- "Mark E. Skeels" wrote: > >> Report part 2: >> >> I took the motor apart; you may see images at: >> >> http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z94/mskeels/ >> >> The bearing doesn't feel as smooth as the new one, but at the same time >> it isn't really bound up either. >> >> Every once in a while it makes a soft "eerk" sound when rotated by hand. >> >> * Can you tell me how to get it further apart? >> * Can you tell me how and with what to lubricate it? >> >> I'm just about ready to commit to the new motor....... >> >> Thanks, >> Mark >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >> > > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist