Re: (ET) ET Go!

["RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>]

Take the belt off, and power up the motor. if the noise is still there, the
SEALED bearings in the traction motor need replaced If memory serves me
correctly,they are industry standard,6203, and 6205.The hardest part of
getting the motor apart is getting the pulley off. A good puller is a must,
since that fellas been on there for thirty years.
     If the noise is gone with the belt off, the noise is obviously in the
transaxle. If you have verified proper oil level, and chunks did not fall
out through the drain hole, go ahead and use it for a while. The Peerless®
2300 series transaxle is NOT a precision piece of equipment. With powdered
metal spur gears, and no effort to control clearances, they are noisy by
nature. There are some modifications that can be made, and larger input
shaft bearings are available.The fussier customers appreciate the quiet, 
but
they have to also pay for the extra effort involved.
        After you put twenty or so hours on it, drain the oil out again, 
and
see if it looks like something is coming apart. If not, as Arnie Palmer
says, "The world is your course, drive on ! "


RJ Kanary @ Bandi Bros. Inc.
Member TRNi  Since 1998
ASE® Certified Master Auto Technician
Member Tech Line Associates Since 1987
rjkanary nauticom net

----- Original Message -----
From: "SWS" <ssawtelle erols com>
To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 7:55 PM
Subject: (ET) ET Go!


> All,
>
> Well I have another saying. If you want to figure out a problem, tell
others
> about it. The trouble is -  the more people you tell the stupider the fix
> turns out to be.
>
> Case in point - got home, with the RIGHT schematic - (man it all makes
sense
> now) and within three minutes found the 10 wire disconnected from the
> reversing relay! Bad connector, but I crimped it shut (note to self -
> replace terminals) and Voila! I can go back and forth (the three feet my
> basement allows). This weekend I head out to the open fields!
>
> However, every fix brings another question....
>
> If I put the transmission in neutral and run the motor, it sounds - well,
> dry. Not bearing grinding, but not well oiled. So, are there lube points
on
> the motor, or should I (can I) tear it down and check bearings, or what?
>
> Thanks once again to all for your help. W/O the internet I'd still be
> scratching my head. Course w/o the internet I never would have known 
> about
> these machines!
>
> - Steve S
>
> E12S
>
>