Oiled my box fan and it broke...

[groundhogy]

The box fan is in my RV so that makes this an RV question.

Anyways..
I have been cleaning my box fan off and on. Get the fuzz, cat hair, doll hair out and then put some turbine style oil on the sleeve bearings.
Maybe i put on too much this time?

Well, the fan went like one day and that night it was laboring. Now it shows no signs of life. No hum or nothing.

Pulled it apart again and saw no obstructions. I was hoping to see some doll hair but no.

Q: Can oil mess up windings on a motor?

[Grit_dog]

Doll hair??

[groundhogy]

Wisdom is gained by experience.
Experience is gained by messing up.

[groundhogy]

Bushings? Explain.
The motor spins freely.

[DancinCampers]

I don't think so. An ac compressor lives in an oil and freon environment without an issue. I think your sleeve bushings are the issue.

[JimK-NY]

I think you already learned the answer.