Hi John, KE5GFJ
The small nylon gear on the end of the shaft has inside a friction disc wich is probably wear out or it is sliding because there is oil or grease in between.
Dip the gear assembly into absolute alcohol or spry into it a dry solvent for contac-cleaner.
I have experienced the same problem few years ago.
73" de
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----- Original Message ----- From: "John" jcrowell@centramedia.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 5:04 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] G5400 Elevation Rotor Opened up
I opened up the G5400 elevation rotor.
All the bearings and gears look good.
Problem found is the motor shaft spins free inside the first, small nylon gear on the end of the shaft.
Any advice on how to replace or repair that gear?
Thx.
John KE5GFJ
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