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Re: (ET) Reduced power in reverse



Thanks for the input.

I have an E20, purchased new in the late 60's.   The problem has only occurred recently and I have replaced the reverse contactor with a known working one and I have checked all the wiring for continuity.  The power use gauge shows a slight increase, but the fuel level doesn't change.I suspect it might be something in a circuit board.

As the batteries become drawn down, the reverse gets weaker until it is almost non functional.

>From: "Mike Wallace"
>To: "Joanne Hodges"
>Subject: Re: (ET) Reduced power in reverse
>Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 20:48:59 -0600
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>Joanne,
>Chris Zach gave you a very detailed explanation of how a typical Elec-Trak drive motor works; but I doubt if your problem is "just the way things are supposed to be", as Chris implied.
>
>Do you really have an E20?  Your original email didn't really say.  I have a gut feeling you are talking about something "out of the ordinary".  Chris' theory only applies if your tractor has always acted this way, from the time it was new.  Tell us more, like exactly what model you have and whether it's a new or old problem.
>
>My first guess is that you have very high resistance in the Reverse contactor or somewhere in that wiring.  Does the POWER USE gage indicate high current draw, or does the FUEL LEVEL gage indicate a very low reading when in Reverse?
>
>Mike Wallace
>Glasgow, KY
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Joanne Hodges
>   To: Elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:37 PM
>   Subject: (ET) Reduced power in reverse
>
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>   Can anyone tell me why I have drastically reduced power in reverse?  Forward is OK.
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