6055 metal shaft came out

[Bela N]

During regular cleaning, I removed the impeller and the metal shaft came out with it.

Is it supposed to do this? All my other pumps the shaft stays with the body.

If I replace the shaft & will the pump work? Afraid to try in case it damages the pump.

Thanks

 

[rvitko]

The shaft is not available as a separate part. The usual cause will be calcium built up and locked the shaft to the drive unit. The two options are, try to repair it, or replace the motor block 6055.100. To repair it, you will need to salvage the shaft, it may need to be pulled from the drive unit with pliers if it is really stuck, be careful to not mar any more than the end of the shaft that will be pressed in the pump. Clean it well and try pressing it into the socket in the pump, if it is still fairly tight, you can probably save it. I would drill the shaft socket a little deeper, this should be done carefully and I would use a bit that is a bit more than half the diameter of the shaft. Add a drop of super glue to the end of the shaft and use a press or gentle even hits with a hammer and a punch to seat the shaft, if the shaft is bent it will be ruined so this has to be done carefully. If the shaft fit is so loose it wobbles, it cannot be saved.

 

[Bela N]

Thanks info is useful.

The shaft just came out not stuck in the impeller, it can be removed by hand from the impeller. When placed back in the motor block it is snug but easily comes out.

What is the price range for a new motor block?

I will try to drill it. I assume there is nothing underneath except plastic? Will I hit electrical if I go too deep? Please define "little deeper"? 1mm, 2mm, 3mm?

your assistance & suggestions are appreciated

 

[rvitko]

It is hard to say how deep to drill, if you drill through it is only plastic, nothing electrical is in the bottom. The shaft depth varied, they were only inserted about 3mm in 2007 and in Feb 2008 this increased to 5mm, I suspect it is an older one so adding 2mm would be the best. The plastic is about 8mm deep.

A new motor is about $130.

 

[Bela N]

Thanks !!!!