Re: (ET) [Fwd: Re: PICS of E20 with mower in Virgina]

["The Nauglers" <snaugler earthlink net>]

Chris and others,

Having seen a fair number of ill maintained ETs I was warning that the
relatively minor problems seen in the E20 photos may be indicative of
anywhere between poor maintenance to outright electrical incompetance.
Chris, you were right that perhaps the problem of the E20 being unable to
move might be no more than a loose wire.  Or it may be failed control
boards, relays that have fallen apart, or worse.  The winner should be 
aware
that the E20 may or may not be an easy fixer upper.  That is why I 
suggested
that it may want to be looked at as a candidate for a controls upgrade.  If
it turns out to be an easy fixer upper, that would be icing on the cake.

With respect to the odd motor on the deck not being in the middle, I was
merely repeating advice given to me by Bill Gunn.  He thought that 
balancing
the deck mechanically was beneficial for lifting reasons.  The small and
large diameter motors don't weigh the same.


Steve Naugler
snaugler earthlink net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Zach" <czach computer org>
To: "The Nauglers" <snaugler earthlink net>
Cc: "Elec-trak list" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 7:52 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) [Fwd: Re: PICS of E20 with mower in Virgina]


> > 1.  It was one large diameter mower deck motor, and two small diameter
motors.  The single mismatched motor should have been installed in the
middle.
>
> Why? Motor's a motor; I have detected no cutting diff between tall and
> short motors.
>
> > 2.  It is missing its shift knob.
>
> Easy fix compared to rust repair.
>
> > 3.  The deck appears to have rust that may indicate perforations.  Or 
> > it
may just be rust.
>
> Maybe, or the deck might just have surface rust. Actually looking at the
> deck I'm inclined to believe it's in good shape: The deck has the angle
> stiffeners, and the wheels don't look like they have been bent. Signs of
> a good life.
>
> The fact that the tractor doesn't run doesn't mean much. E20's are as
> simple as a box of rocks, so anyone who can follow a wire should be able
> to get at least the main system (speeds 1-4) operational. Might be he
> doesn't know how to push the disconnect in before turning or something
> simple.
>
> Given the lack of rust on the body I'd say it's a very worthwhile
> tractor. I'd grab it but what would I do with another E20?
>
> Chris
>