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Old 03-08-2016, 05:30 PM
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Default Help! My Drill Quit!

My incredibly nice and reliable air drill gave me trouble today. The trigger doesn't work properly. I can get the drill to work if I hold the trigger down and connect the air but, if I release the trigger, pulling it again doesn't spin the drill! It's a Souix DR-1412. Any ideas?
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Old 03-08-2016, 05:51 PM
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Default Don't think the trigger is the problem

Randy,
Sounds like the main rotor in the drill needs to be cleaned and lubricated. A couple of things you can do until this. Try increasing psi or with the trigger depressed, manually turn the chuck until the air engages the rotor
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Old 03-08-2016, 05:57 PM
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Default DIY Repair?

Is this something I should try and tear apart myself? I looked on the Souix website but couldn't find any servicing information other than an illustrated parts breakdown.
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Old 03-08-2016, 06:08 PM
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Is this something I should try and tear apart myself? I looked on the Souix website but couldn't find any servicing information other than an illustrated parts breakdown.
I have a Rodac air drill purchased in 1974. When it was used all day, I would oil it daily with a drop, but once a week flood oil in it until it came through clean, not darkened. It has no issues since new. It will fog the place unless you cover the outlet with a cloth to catch the oil. As always, YMMV.

If "cleaning" does not help, then dissemble and repair.

Edit: Oil is Marvel mystery oil
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Old 03-08-2016, 06:12 PM
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Default Flood with Oil

Roger Bill! Flooding with oil tomorrow and we'll see what happens!
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Old 03-09-2016, 07:00 AM
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Or.............time for a new toy, Dewalt 12 V no cord, or hose 1.9 Lb!
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Old 03-09-2016, 07:21 AM
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Randy....i sent you an email
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Old 03-09-2016, 07:26 AM
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Brown Tool can repair it if you can't get it working. I have several Sioux drills, and the one I use the most, your model, has lasted over ten years and thousands of holes with a drop of oil every once in a while.

Keep that drill. It is 3600rpm better.
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Old 03-09-2016, 07:35 AM
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Or.............time for a new toy, Dewalt 12 V no cord, or hose 1.9 Lb!
From the same camp. Built an entire plane with Craftsman cordless. Never once hung a hose on anything.
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Old 03-09-2016, 10:36 AM
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Tell us about your DeWalt cordless rivet gun
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