Harrison 140

[snotters64]

Any ideas on what the scrap value of the Harrison 140 is ,as in taking it to the scrap metal merchant

 

[Brad93]

Any ideas on what the scrap value of the Harrison 140 is ,as in taking it to the scrap metal merchant

Worth more if you break it.

They weigh 700kg so at £180 a tonne, you're looking about £130

 

[snotters64]

Worth more if you break it.

They weigh 700kg so at £180 a tonne, you're looking about £130

Thanks Brad, it's not going to the knackers yard per say. I've been eyeing it up at a place nextdoor to where I work ,the guy said I could have it for scrap value . Unfortunately it's been stored outside without a cover for the past year or so which is sad .

 

[Smallfry]

Thanks Brad, it's not going to the knackers yard per say. I've been eyeing it up at a place nextdoor to where I work ,the guy said I could have it for scrap value . Unfortunately it's been stored outside without a cover for the past year or so which is sad .

That will not be any good now. I will drive up from Kent to collect it, and save you all that bother.

 

[Brad93]

Thanks Brad, it's not going to the knackers yard per se. I've been eyeing it up at a place nextdoor to where I work ,the guy said I could have it for scrap value . Unfortunately it's been stored outside without a cover for the past year or so which is sad .

Wire wool or grey scotchbrite and wd40

If it's very rusty you'll need to hit it with the wire wheel

 

[snotters64]

I'm thinking the motor will be toast

 

[Keith 66]

You may be lucky, it may clean up ok, I have seen some that looked rusty as hell yet a gallon of parrafin & some scotchbrite & they came up fine, you might need to use red scotchbrite for starters. All depends on how greasy or oily it was when chucked outside. Motor may well be ok. Worth a try!
Last year i was offered a Boley & Leinen lathe, it had been outside for over ten years, the bed was heavily pitted about 3mm deep. Just ruined.
I walked away & im sure the guy scrapped it.

 

[Maker]

I'm thinking the motor will be toast

Don't worry about the motor, it's easily replaced. It's knackered ways and spindle you should be concerned about.

 

[Agroshield]

I'm thinking the motor will be toast

Three phase motors only have one moving part and that part moves between two bearings which are easily replaced.

Dismantle, leave in the airing cupboard for a week or oven at 70 deg. C overnight, change the bearings and it will be OK.

 

[Brad93]

I'm thinking the motor will be toast

Be fine where it is on the back, bearings will probably need replacing but the windings will be fine as long as you don't try to power it up while its wet.

 

[Smallfry]

The motors on mine are TEFC type, so hopefully the same. Last of your worries anyway.

 

[snotters64]

Be fine where it is on the back, bearings will probably need replacing but the windings will be fine as long as you don't try to power it up while its wet.

Just came accross your YT channel

 

[Brad93]

Just came accross your YT channel

Quite a few bits relating to the harrison on there.

Another good channel for Harrison content is Haxby Shed.

I'll be stripping my motor again soon because i'm getting a harmonic vibration, it was a used motor that i rebuilt. The shaft is either bent or one of the bearing seats in the end plates is worn.

To be honest I chucked new bearings in and didn't check the shaft or plates.