Synchron motor replacement

[Doc955]

Hi all, Hopefully this is a nice simple question with a nice simple answer!

I need to replace the motor in my Honeywell diverter valve (3 port - can't see a model number on the valve, it's probably about 20 years old though!).
It is currently fitted with a honeywell 4000-2737-001 motor, can I replace this with any generic synchron motor for honeywell valves or does it have to be specific?

Thanks.

 

[Expertboy]

Best thing to do is take the actuator head off and take it to a plumbers merchants and ask them to match this up for you. I had a simlar problem last week and even the merchants were stumped on a suitable replacement.

 

[ollski]

Unless its a 24v honeywell just use a bog standard synchronlike an acl with crimp connectors.

 

[Softus]

If it really is older than 20 years it might well be the old model on which the powerhead isn't removable (without drain down).

Does the powerhead cover have a dimple at one end?

 

[ChrisR]

 

[Softus]

Quite so - I mean "pimple", not "dimple".

 

[geoff@cetltd]

You learn something every day

Only when the head looks angry, I'll be bound ...

(waits with interest to see what quotes do to .jpgs)

 

[Doc955]

Thanks for the replies.

I got a replacement motor from B&Q(spit) and fitted it last night. Job's a good 'un.
The insulation on the cables had degraded and cracked with heat and age, and it had shorted to the case of the motor where the wires pass through.
The valve itself seems to work fine now and the heating works again (like we need it at the moment!)