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Re: (ET) Interesting.....
Hi,
When I started seeing some gremlins on my E16, I decided to tear out the
old and replace it with an Altrax. Best move I made.
The old tech is just going to get older. Old spare parts from a donor
tractor may not be in any better condition than the part you want to
replace. And replacing everything with new parts is not exactly cheap
either. Not to mention the pain and suffering. (Oh, I guess I mentioned
it!) I would try getting my hands on a solid state controller if you can.
Regards,
Dean A. Stuckmann
5432 County Road U
Newton, WI 53063
> On Nov 1, 2018, at 9:14 AM, Hank Ralston <Hank RalstonAgency com> wrote:
>
> I found that the switches had gotten a fraction shorter from decades of
> ware so I took the throttle switch out and replaced all of the the micro
> switches. Be sure to test each in all 10 positions since there is just
> a little slop.
> 5 years later I'm down to figuring out why it doesn't get past 3rd or
> 4th, but occasionally does after 30-45 minutes of constant run.
>
> Also Guessing either censor connected to the motor, connections to the
> main board ( only 2 year old) throttle switches alignment or one of the
> relays. Just have to get the shop Manual out and "shoot" a weekend
> trouble shooting the problem. Luckily I may have enough donated spare
> parts. I think the major design flaw is the method they used to connect
> the leads to the board. For the old board I drilled holes at each tab
> and soldered a harness to it. Problem was closing the compartment
> making sure nothing was hitting bumping into the extra wiring.
> Just too tight in the top compartment in general. Even with new contacts
> on the new board with hours of adjustment for a nice snug fit for each.
>
> Bottom line, the care of these machines is a hobby onto themselves. Got
> to love the final little successes that make you feel that they out way
> the hours head scratching & pinched fingers, etc.
>
> Thanks,
> Hank
> Office (585) 697-0880
> www.RalstonAgency.com
>
>> On Oct 31, 2018, at 10:46 PM, Chris Zach <cz alembic crystel com> wrote:
>>
>> I'm getting there. I might order another set of 36 volt relays to
>> refresh my current set, and I'll re-lubricate the switch box tomorrow
>> and see what's going on.
>>
>> No rest for the weary....
>>
>> C
>>
>>
>>> On 10/31/2018 7:23 PM, jlantonucci comcast net wrote:
>>> Chris,
>>> I've found it best practice replace the relays and contactors, clean
>>> every single connection, etc. You need to know what is good.
>>> Otherwise you can drive yourself crazy chasing electrical gremlins.
>>> /Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device/
>>> ------ Original message------
>>> *From: *Chris Zach
>>> *Date: *Wed, Oct 31, 2018 6:28 PM
>>> *To: *Elec-trak list;
>>> *Cc: *
>>> *Subject:*(ET) Interesting.....
>>> Well, with the left contactors replaced it might be better, not
>>> sure.Question: Does someone have a pic of the wiring on the
>>> contactors? In the manual it says that 1F has 11-00,11-01,and 23-00
>>> going to the coil. I only have two wires going to that coil
>>> (11-00,11-01).Also now the tractor only goes speed 1 in reverse. Oi,
>>> this may be endless
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