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bucksaw wrote:The clicking noise is while it is running. Motor is out of the headstock. Relay and Capacitor are original. It seems like there is a vibration coming from the relay also. Motor speed seems constant. No change it lights (20amp circuit and the motor is the only thing running on the circuit).

The current type starting relay uses a weak spring and gravity mostly to disconnect the start windings. Therefore the motor must be in the same position as the motor when it rests in the pan when testing on the bench. The relay has to be vertical mounted on the back of the motor to operate correctly. If anyone finds a replacement relay, please let us know. Thanks.

billmayo wrote:The current type starting relay uses a weak spring and gravity mostly to disconnect the start windings. Therefore the motor must be in the same position as the motor when it rests in the pan when testing on the bench. The relay has to be vertical mounted on the back of the motor to operate correctly. If anyone finds a replacement relay, please let us know. Thanks.

What happens in DRILL PRESS mode?

JPG40504 wrote:What happens in DRILL PRESS mode?

That is why there is a weak spring. When I did use it as a drill press, I had to bang on the motor pan sometimes to get the motor to start. With the motor on the bench, depending on the motor position, you can get the relay to chatter or not work at all. I only use the 3/4 HP with with this relay for my MINI Shopsmiths which will never be used in the Drill Press position.

billmayo wrote:That is why there is a weak spring. When I did use it as a drill press, I had to bang on the motor pan sometimes to get the motor to start. With the motor on the bench, depending on the motor position, you can get the relay to chatter or not work at all. I only use the 3/4 HP with with this relay for my MINI Shopsmiths which will never be used in the Drill Press position.

Me thinks that the relay must NOT be positioned 'upside down' during 'bench test'.

JPG40504 wrote:Me thinks that the relay must NOT be positioned 'upside down' during 'bench test'.

The relay should be function in all positions. Mine is noisy, but functions, in all positions.

See motor images in entry #103

bucksaw wrote:The relay should be function in all positions. Mine is noisy, but functions, in all positions.

See motor images in entry #103

When NEW Yes! Neither yours NOR Bill's are new! The constant 'clicking' concerns me. Reminds me of an old fashioned door bell/buzzer. Such action will eventually erode the contact points.

P.S. My recollection of # 103 had a different pix. The one I recall had the relay and capacitor and motor separated and spread out on the bench. I can see from the current pix that the relay plunger would NOT work against gravity in either horizontal OR vertical position. IF you ARE adventurous AND you can see HOW to take relay apart AND reassemble, you could attempt to SLIGHTLY increase return spring tension to see if is reduces/eliminates the 'clicking'.

JPG40504 wrote: P.S. My recollection of # 103 had a different pix. The one I recall had the relay and capacitor and motor separated and spread out on the bench.

jpg - Maybe you were thinking about my post?

mickyd wrote:jpg - Maybe you were thinking about my post?

Yes Indeedy! I notice the screw head in the upper left of YOUR pix. Does it by any chance hold a cover on????

JPG40504 wrote:Yes Indeedy! I notice the screw head in the upper left of YOUR pix. Does it by any chance hold a cover on????

This one??

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If yes, yes. If no, ?????:eek:

billmayo wrote:The current type starting relay uses a weak spring and gravity mostly to disconnect the start windings. Therefore the motor must be in the same position as the motor when it rests in the pan when testing on the bench. The relay has to be vertical mounted on the back of the motor to operate correctly. If anyone finds a replacement relay, please let us know. Thanks.

I just picked up a new replacement relay (different part number) for the 3/4hp motor from GE from a local control supplier. I'll test it tonight and post the results tonight.