how to modify a KB45 motor

[focused]

I modified a KB45L10 motor so it runs cooler and lives longer .

If there are question , just ask .








Michiel.

[focused]

and another 6 pics . ...








Michiel.

[focused]

and the last one.

Motor is ready to use.



Michiel.

[Gerwin Brommer]

In short :

- 1 shim removed
- 7 holes drilled in back bearingshield
- diy watercoolingjacket, made from CF

[ghostofpf1]

Good Job...
How did you get the can apart ?? I ask because I purchased better bearings for mine and want to install them the next time I pull the motor out.
Also what benefit was gained by removing the shim ??
thanks in advance
Steve

[Flying Scotsman]

Well done Michiel. Every time I see the windings on a KB45..

Douggie

[focused]

I used a hammer on the shaft holding the motor in my hand , and the rear shield will come off .

Michiel.

[Gerwin Brommer]

Doug.

Windings or spaghetti ??

[Flying Scotsman]

Gerwin, more like in Scots vernacular you take the high road and I take the low road and I will will meet in the KB45 case God knows where

Douggie

[focused]

Gerwin, more like in Scots vernacular you take the high road and I take the low road and I will will meet in the KB45 case God knows where

Douggie

True , but if it works i dont care how it looks from the inside .


Michiel.

[Punisher 67]

Wow very well done.....................

[Gerwin Brommer]

@ Steve :

1 shim is removed because the 2 shims is too much.
Both bearings are pushed to the outside too much ( = friction = heat, etc etc etc) with the 2 shims.

[DISAR]

Gerwin & Michiel,

The 2 shims issue applies also for the XL? What did you put first on the silicon tube and on top of it the CF?

[Gerwin Brommer]

Yep, same thing for the XL's.
What you see in the pics is plastic.
Small plastic bag, the kind we put our bread in when going to work/school
refridgeratorbags are similar ?
The plastic foil you use to keep your food in the kitchen will work to.
Or baking/stofe-paper.

[egneg]

How thick were the shims? I had to take mine apart when I saw this and found that there weren't any. I have to add that this motor (a standard KB45) was given to me and apparently they had been removed. I checked the end play and it was 0.003" is this too much?