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I would start with that upper gap where the motor housing comes near the main housing. The gap is wider on the DC6K because the whole motor/blower assembly angles downward slightly compared to the DC 3300. I would probably start by duct taping this gap, adding something to protect the foam gasket fr...

Again, thank you David. This is clear now.

IIRC there are (at least) three possible problems here. 1) A leak into the motor cavity where the motor housing mates with the impeller housing like I had, this is an unsealed mechanical interface. 2) A leak where the seals are installed at the outside end of the motor housing where it mates with th...

My DC 3300 motor went into "hum mode" so I decided to upgrade to the DC 6000 while it was on sale last a couple of months ago. The transition went fine and I really like how the new motor is less of a noise maker than the DC 3300. This past weekend I hooked the DC 6000 to my DeWalt planner...

I have no answers to your questions but i do know that Scott Markwood did a video on My Growth Rings about the lubrication of these motors.

Double thumbs up, John. Enjoy the "new" world in your eyes!

Hi John. Anything for sale near you? Great pic. Thanks for sharing. Just a bunch of MK V's. There is a Pro Planer for $250. It has the dust chute and castors. Really dusty but looks in pretty nice shape. Ha!! I was thinking real estate for sale but your response is in line - and on point - with thi...

Hi John. Anything for sale near you? Great pic. Thanks for sharing.

chapmanruss wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:30 pm I even remembered not to leave it out there so my wife won't miss it.

Clearly a wise man!

I have only bought one spare belt for my Power Stations and that was from Shopsmith a while back when they closed out their stock. I have purchased V Belts for my Model 10E and 10ER restorations from Zoro.com. They have 5L V Belts in both 24" and 25" belts. I can try to see if I can get a...