[jhautz]

The new Neu motor can design is inferior to the old one I do agree. I sent in my 3 year old 1515/2.5D for new bearings and to have a PM done on it. I figured after 3 years of steady use it was time. Neu told me they didnt even have bearings any more for that old design and that they needed to change the whole motor can if I wanted new bearings, so I agreed for an extra $10. No big deal.

When I got the motor back I saw that it was this new 3 piece can design with the front plate being threaded in and then a set screw holding it in place. I was a bit disapointed knowing the the old solid can design was certainly going to be more robust. But I have bee running it with the new case design for a couple months now and havent personally had an issues yet.

However I do agree syveris, the old soild can design was much better.

I hope that Neu gets you sqared away and running again quickly. I really do think that they are stll the coolest running and most efficient motors out there so hopefully once you get a motor that stays together the motor performance will change your mind.