Frozen Combustion Motor on Whitfield WP4 Quest

[QuicksilverKites]

I've managed to let the combustion motor on my Whitfield Quest go without oil for so long that it froze up (actually, it can still be turned manually).
The motor is a FASCO model no.7021-8978. Does anyone know where I can get hold of a replacement (used, rebuilt or new)?
Thanks -
Neil

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

Have you tried working some oil into the bearings?

ETA: If that doesn't work here is one source for the motor (broken link removed to http://woodheatstoves.com/exhaust-blower-motor-only-whitfield-7-hub-p-12126.html)

Those folks have motors and lots of other parts for Whitfields etc ...

 

[imacman]

Have you tried working some oil into the bearings?

ETA: If that doesn't work here is one source for the motor (broken link removed to http://woodheatstoves.com/exhaust-blower-motor-only-whitfield-7-hub-p-12126.html)

Those folks have motors and lots of other parts for Whitfields etc ...

In addition, if you contact Dave Gualt (Wood Heat Stoves) on this forum and place the order, they usually give a discount for being a forum member.

 

[arnash]

If you have the time and willingness, you can just replace the bearings, or just pry the seals open a crack and inject some oil into the bearings cavity. I fixed my bathroom ceiling fan today by spraying some oil onto the motor shaft, which then dripped down into the motor interior and the speed of the fan improved from slow to fast, moving that shower steam up and out instead of allowing the bathroom to turn into a sauna.