(ET) spring startup stuff

[Neil Dennis <wombatt gmail com>]

Got the e90 out, charpened the blades, greased it, found one battery at 
4 volts so replaced that ( yeah, I know, should do e'm all) .  Now to 
see if i can find a front tire in the extra stuff that will actually 
hold air, first 2 sure don't .  {:-{

Went to get the e12 out of the cellar ( it's a drive in, I don't carry 
it downstairs ) and at least one sick batt - but it wouldn't run 
anyway.  After a couple hours cussing, pulling panels and checking stuff 
a kinda crunch on the speed control and it runs, don't necessarily shut 
off tho.  At least got it out in the light and think I'll replace the 
whole little wheel and micro's, been jerky for several years so I think 
the tracks are worn.  Took it apart and cleaned it up before, maybe now 
time to change.  Last time I bought a couple microswitches, couldn't 
find any with rounded actuators, any thoughts. ??

wombat