Restoration of an old classic SPARTA GT-12

My old Sparta is the perfect basis for a new project

The Bodine motor is big enough to propel a washing machine; unfortunately it is a 110V 60Hz motor, and thus not usable on our 220V 50Hz electric grid. Luckily, Andrea Bedosti, who is taking a personal interest in this restoration, has found an excellent technician who has fitted a transformer and frequency adapter so now it can be used

The transformer neatly installed below the deck's main chassis

First cut on the 4 cms (1,3 inches) thick wooden plinth I am building for the Sparta

Side view

Side view, II

Thick arm bases, with the first dyeing

On its plinth (or have I to call it 'board'?)

12 April 2019: first tests

The massive Bodine motor has a little spring-loaded 'door' at its bottom for lubrication. It runs very hot and shows  some vibrations as well. Having been idle so many years it may need some 'running in', but I think that in fact there might be something wrong on its power supply or its rubber monts, too rigid to insulate this huge motor and its vibrations

May 2020