On Nov 1, 2018, at 11:58 AM, Hank Ralston <Hank RalstonAgency com
<mailto:Hank RalstonAgency com>> wrote:
I think they are about $400++ from what I've seen. Do you have a
model #and suggested distributor to go to?
Thanks,
Hank
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dean Stuckmann [mailto:dstuckmann icloud com]
Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 10:47 AM
To: Chris Zach <cz alembic crystel com <mailto:cz alembic crystel com>>
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<mailto:elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>>; Hank Ralston
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Subject: 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
<mailto: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 <tel:(585) 697-0880>
www.RalstonAgency.com <http://www.RalstonAgency.com>
On Oct 31, 2018, at 10:46 PM, Chris Zach <cz alembic crystel com
<mailto: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
<mailto: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/
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*From: *Chris Zach
*Date: *Wed, Oct 31, 2018 6:28 PM
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*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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