Problem with roofair

[Barn Owl]

Don't buy it, that one is shot!

[RTS/Daytona]

HI

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Pete RTS/Daytona  (X-GMC M/H'er)  -- I now have it's Big Little Brother - an RTS Bus Conversion)

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Dallas,

That capacitor is fake.....

This is the real "Flux Capacitor" that runs my A/C's in my bus.

I stole it out of an old Delorean I found in a junk yard...

Nick-

[maria-n-skip]

sorry Nick that is one of the older models

Look for the one with the Quisenart

Skip

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Darn.....

And I thought I had the Art of the State, Notch Top, Radio Transistor!

Well Oh!

Nick-

[maria-n-skip]

Nick

   You're still ahead of me I'm still counting colored bands on a brown backround. sorry I couldn't resist
   Next year I hope to learn to read capacitors.

  Skip

[ArtMaybee]

I found new motors for the unit for around $105.
Was I right in assuming that the allen set screw will release the squirrel cage to allow access to remove the motor?

Anyone else agree that it might be the capacitor that's shot and might need replacement and not the motor? After lubricating the shaft it definitely turns easily.

[Barn Owl]

Capacitors are very easy to check and if they do fail, they are inexpensive. Do that first.

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

I found new motors for the unit for around $105.
Was I right in assuming that the allen set screw will release the squirrel cage to allow access to remove the motor?

Anyone else agree that it might be the capacitor that's shot and might need replacement and not the motor? After lubricating the shaft it definitely turns easily.

Hi Art,

If all else is in working order on the unit then I would opt to put the motor in.
You are one allen screw away from removing it anyway. If would be kinda foolish not to .
Good Luck
Nick-

[DrivingMissLazy]

Sure sounds like the starting capacitor. I would try one first before removing the motor assembly.
Unfortunately if you replace the motor and the capacitor is bad, then it still will not run. Capacitors are cheap compared to a motor.
Richard

[Busted Knuckle]

Sure sounds like the starting capacitor. I would try one first before removing the motor assembly.
Unfortunately if you replace the motor and the capacitor is bad, then it still will not run. Capacitors are cheap compared to a motor.
Richard           

Richard I'm thinking that Nick is saying if a new motor is only $ 105.00 he'd go ahead and replace it as well as a bad capacitor (if the capacitor is bad!). And I have to agree with Nick, if all else is good and you've got it tore down that far why not add a few more yrs worth of insurance that it won't need a motor this time next yr! At least that's the way I interpreted Nick! And also what I would do! FWIW
  BK 

[DrivingMissLazy]

I have no problem with replacing the motor if it is needed.

I just like to definitely isolate a problem first as to what is actually bad before I start arbitrarily replacing components. Many times lubricating the bushings/bearings allows a motor to run for a long time with no further action required. Just my way of troubleshooting and doing things. Others may do it differently and that is fine.
Richard

Sure sounds like the starting capacitor. I would try one first before removing the motor assembly.
Unfortunately if you replace the motor and the capacitor is bad, then it still will not run. Capacitors are cheap compared to a motor.
Richard           

Richard I'm thinking that Nick is saying if a new motor is only $ 105.00 he'd go ahead and replace it as well as a bad capacitor (if the capacitor is bad!). And I have to agree with Nick, if all else is good and you've got it tore down that far why not add a few more yrs worth of insurance that it won't need a motor this time next yr! At least that's the way I interpreted Nick! And also what I would do! FWIW
  BK 

[Busted Knuckle]

I guess I didn't spell it out clear enough! I should have said "go ahead and test the capacitor and then if it is bad. I'd replace it and the motor since it's tore down that far!

I have no problem with replacing the motor if it is needed.

I just like to definitely isolate a problem first as to what is actually bad before I start arbitrarily replacing components.
Richard   

I agree 100%

Sure sounds like the starting capacitor. I would try one first before removing the motor assembly.
Unfortunately if you replace the motor and the capacitor is bad, then it still will not run. Capacitors are cheap compared to a motor.
Richard          

Richard I'm thinking that Nick is saying if a new motor is only $ 105.00 he'd go ahead and replace it as well as a bad capacitor (if the capacitor is bad!). And I have to agree with Nick, if all else is good and you've got it tore down that far why not add a few more yrs worth of insurance that it won't need a motor this time next yr! At least that's the way I interpreted Nick! And also what I would do! FWIW
  BK 

  BK 

[DrivingMissLazy]

I can agree with that with no problem. Especially if he already has the motor. Otherwise I suspect I would save the $105 to put on something else. LOL
Richard

I guess I didn't spell it out clear enough! I should have said "go ahead and test the capacitor and then if it is bad. I'd replace it and the motor since it's tore down that far!

I have no problem with replacing the motor if it is needed.

I just like to definitely isolate a problem first as to what is actually bad before I start arbitrarily replacing components.
Richard   

I agree 100%

Sure sounds like the starting capacitor. I would try one first before removing the motor assembly.
Unfortunately if you replace the motor and the capacitor is bad, then it still will not run. Capacitors are cheap compared to a motor.
Richard           

Richard I'm thinking that Nick is saying if a new motor is only $ 105.00 he'd go ahead and replace it as well as a bad capacitor (if the capacitor is bad!). And I have to agree with Nick, if all else is good and you've got it tore down that far why not add a few more yrs worth of insurance that it won't need a motor this time next yr! At least that's the way I interpreted Nick! And also what I would do! FWIW
  BK 

  BK 

[Barn Owl]

Capacitors go bad more often than you might think. You can test capacitors with your multi-meter. Many multi-meters have the ability to easily test them built in. Do an internet search on how to test capacitors and test before you spend $105. I agree with Richard, use the money somewhere else if you don't need a motor.