nickaix: I checked for lateral movement on the armature. If there is any, I can't really tell. Also, there's no scrape marks on the armature itself.
Everyone: I was fiddling with the armature and the following question came to mind. If I add a thrust washer onto the bottom of the washer/bearing set (just above the worm gear); that will pull the armature down and create more space between the commutator and the brush plate. But that will also center the armature vertical in the field coil.
But if I put add a Thrust washer onto the washer/bearing set just beneath the armature windings that will raise the armature putting the commutator closer to the brush plate and put the armature slightly out of center with the field coil.
Any of you have thoughts on which is more suitable?
