RE: (ET) Lift motor toast

["Markus Lorch" <mlorch vt edu>]

Chris,

I'd consider buying a little winch instead of fixing this motor.
IMHO, the motor is marginal at best for lifting the tiller. 

Markus

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu 
> [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of 
> Chris Zach
> Sent: Samstag, 20. November 2004 14:53
> To: Elec-trak list
> Subject: (ET) Lift motor toast
> 
> 
> Well, I finished up the rear lift and wired it into the E20's 
> rear pack. 
> I used a 30 amp fuse on the wires (10 gauge to Molex disconnects) and 
> fired it up.
> 
> Spun but in 5 seconds the fuse blew. Hm. Replaced it with a 
> 40 amp fuse.
> 
> Spun for about 8 seconds, then the fuse blew. All with no load.
> 
> I'm starting to take apart the motor, but after pulling the 
> front I can 
> see that the thermal breaker is welded shut. Not a good sign. Anyone 
> have a spare lift motor?
> 
> Chris
> 
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