23 Aug
2004
23 Aug
'04
11:33 a.m.
>> Am I correct that when you press the 'Here
Is' key, the
>> distributor does turn? If so, then the clutch can be
>> released (and presumably latches up correctly).
>>
Spins like a charm.....
>> > Attempting to move the linkage (but not
overly forcing
>> it] is futile.
>>
>> Don't force anything. You will just cause more damage.
>>
I always thought a sledge hammer was a good tool...Seriously I am actually
applying very little force.
>> What I would do next is remove the transmitter
shaft. To do
>> this, remove the typing unit from the chassis pan....
That of course will involve replacing the h-plate later...Oh well...
It only took me about two weeks to get the other one [on the other unit]
in....
>> then take off the distributor brush holder
(central screw, but
>> don't let the brushes fly out)
Ive done this before!
>> and the distributor PCB (3 screws).
>>
>> Then take off the motor (2 screws at each end) and free the
>> drive belt from the sprocket). Take off the bracket over
>> the top (180850 in my partsbook), then the bracket over the
>> bearing (180998). Lift out the shaft complete with the belt
>> (don't forget to slip this on when putting it back!) and
>> the bearings.
>>
>> Youi can now see the trip ling. I'd be inclined to
>> disconnect the 186261 link at one end to see if it's the
>> front end (186264) that connects to the H plate or the rear
>> end (186254 and related parts) that's jammed.
>> Then you can dismantle the appropriate part.
>>
I will do that in the morning....
>>
>> If the link won't move at all, it's not the clutch. The
>> transmitter shaft will clearly turn, or the receive side
>> couldn't do anything (the motor drives a sprocket on the
>> transmit clutch drum which also carries a gear which meshes
>> with one on the receiver shaft).
Thanks again for the suggestions....Looks like it is going to turn out to
NOT be a major/fatal problem, just tedious and subtle....