Fixed my Makita 9227C grinding noise

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bochnak

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I bought a 9227C from ebay for $50 knowing there was a "noise" issue. I thought I'd figure out how to fix it and maybe save a few bucks over a brand new one.

I've put together a short video of what I did to fix the issue, which was the bevel gear. Also, I took the whole thing apart and found a huge wad of wool fibers in the cooling ports around the motor! Also, I repacked the little gearbox with grease cut with gear lube to thin it out a bit.

Here is the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K7UgxbbUpU

Now if I could just learn how to properly use it on some paint :xyxthumbs:
 
Good job; I bet you had a great sense of satisfaction when it was fixed.
I am amazed a broken Makita would sell for $50.
How much did the part cost?
 
expdetailing said:
Good job; I bet you had a great sense of satisfaction when it was fixed.
I am amazed a broken Makita would sell for $50.
How much did the part cost?
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Well, I thought it was the spindle bearing, so that was about $10. Then I broke the housing due to improper support in press. Housing was another $10. Bevel gear was $30. Cord plug another $2.

The learning and tinkering process....priceless :xyxthumbs:

So I have $100 into a good working buffer.
 
That eReplacement parts place is a great source. I've used it a few times :dblthumb2:
 
Love the makita will take that over flex any day .
 
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