Delta Midi-Lathe Start Problem

[Raymond]

My 20+ year old Delta Midi-lathe is having starting issues. I turn it on and all I get is a low hum but, if I spin the handwheel it will start up and keep spinning as long as the power is left on. I think the start capacitor is shot and I am electrically challenged.

Can any of you give me advice on where I might get this fixed? I already searched ereplacementparts.com and the capacitor (part number 900286) is no longer available.

 

[mquan01]

If you can see the capacitor, get the rating and see if you can match it that way. For example - 50 Microfarad Rating,370-440VAC Voltage would give you this one from Grainger...

https://www.grainger.com/product/30D624?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!50916701757!!!g!82128730437!&ef_id=WzWRfgAAAIMBpwu9:20180705130448:s

 

[Jeff]

Here's a few ideas. Delta authorized repair centers or call tech support.

https://www.deltamachineryparts.com/store-locations/

http://www.deltamachinery.com/support/customer-support

 

[gmakra]

Ray yupe your capacitor is now a crapacitor you can easily replace it.
Make sure power is of then just take the cover off and short the two terminals together to bleed off any residual voltage.
Go to any HVAC supply house, electric motor Grainger of or Flea bay and get a cap remember you can go higher in micro farad and it will look like uf50 but do not go with less farad less than you present cap.
There is no polarity issues or anything and its so easy even a pencil pusher can do it!