The brand new 116765 lamb Ametek motor has been used by many brands in many models for many years. It is an industry favorite, and has a great combination of efficiency and powerful suction. The 116765 vacuum motor is by Lamb Ametek motor.
Specifications:
- Fan Stages - 3
- Bottom Diameter - 5.7"
- Voltage - 110-120
- Hertz - 50-60
- Height - 8"
- Bolt Height - 3"
- Waterlift - 136"
- CFM - 95
- AirWatts - 465
- Amps - 13.1
What to note: This lamb Ametek 116765 vacuum motor may say 6765 or 11-6765.
What motors it replaces: 116565 and 6565.
When to replace: The signs that a 116765 lamb motor needs to be replaced include: mini breaker popping, electrical smell, excessive blue sparks seen from motor top, you only hear a click, motor shuts down on its own but works later, or its life of 900-1,200 hours has been used up. (If you don't hear a click, then your relay most likely needs to be replaced and your motor may be fine). Five percent of the time, the mini breaker will go bad as well as the motor. If this happens, replace the motor and then evaluate the mini breaker.
How to replace: It is not difficult to replace the 116765 Ametek motor. There are three bolts and a couple of wires. All of our customers are amazed at how easy it is. NOTE: There is no core trade-in. Used motors are thrown away or taken to a metal recycling center. Click here to read and print out our step-by-step motor replacement instructions.
Replacing motor brushes: The lamb 116765 Ametek vacuum motor has carbon motor brushes that can be replaced. This should be done before a motor is "on its last legs." Read more about changing the motor brush on the
detailed motor brush how-to page. If you are ready to replace your motor brushes, here is a link to the
116765 motor brush. You will need to buy two.
