⏰ Upgraded Intermatic WG733 14D Time Clock Motor for Precision Timekeeping Review

I took a chance because I wasn't sure if the whole timer or just the motor was bad and I took the risk of buying both. I assumed the gears in these motors would eventually fail, so there's a good chance it's just the motor. I was right. The price of a brand new timer wasn't much higher. But a completely new one would require a lot more work to replace/install. This motor lasted about 5 minutes and it worked like a charm again.

Yellow timer wheel stopped turning, no sprinkler timer! Two generous dummies on YouTube showed me how to fix it. Replaced the old motor with this one, everything works now. You will need a torx screwdriver (I used #9, another person said #10); It's easy to find a cheap set at Home Depot for about $5 or here. I've dropped small screws in the dirt multiple times, it's amazing I've found them again. But I don't hold it against this product.

If you're not sure what you're doing and your timer shows 220 seconds, consider having a professional install it. Definitely unplug and make sure it's unplugged or it'll definitely bite you! Then replace one wire at a time with a towel or large piece of cloth underneath, as you're likely to drop one or both of those tiny short screws like I did. These aren't just old screws, so don't lose them. It helps if you tie the new motor to a box that takes the weight off the wire you plan to attach. It…