Re: (ET) E12 Stuck in Reverse/B145 traction motor overheating

[Patrick McCabe <patrickj mccabe verizon net>]

RJ,
It's a model 26AE12CH.   The B145 uses a permanent magnet motor which I 
have always found to be less powerful than the E12.
Patrick McCabe

On Jun 3, 2008, at 2:19 PM, RJ Kanary wrote:

> Two questions.
>
> What flavor of E-12? E-12 CA to HA, E-12 JA or later , or E-12 S ?
>
> One more question.
> Does the B-145 have a permanent magnet or wound field motor? I don't 
> have any WH specific information here. :(
>
> RJ
>
> Patrick McCabe wrote:
> > Two Issues:
> >
> > My E12 was getting stuck in reverse and the machine needed to be shut 
> > off to correct the problem.  This happened twice then arcing/sparking 
> > sounds came from the electronics under the steering wheel and now the 
> > machine has no forward or reverse.  Any thoughts on what to 
> > troubleshot first?  I have an E12M I could swap parts off.
> >
> > My B145 seems under powered and the traction motor heats up and shuts 
> > off after about 15 minutes of use.  The brakes not stuck on and it 
> > has fresh gear oil.  Do I need a new motor?
> >
> > Thanks for any insights,
> >
> > Patrick McCabe
> >
> >
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