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Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-29-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
IT'S ALIVE!!! Cleaned the commutator with 1000...

IT'S ALIVE!!! Cleaned the commutator with 1000 grit sandpaper. Shiny!
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Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-28-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
I've got about 10 bux into it now. It has been an...

I've got about 10 bux into it now. It has been an 'interesting diversion'. I'll let you know if it actually works.
Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-28-2018, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
I had to drill the head off one of the gearbox...

I had to drill the head off one of the gearbox screws because the damn philips was stripped before I even tried to get it out. Don't get me started but why does anyone use those stupid things?
Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-28-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
Had to take the gearbox apart and rap on the...

Had to take the gearbox apart and rap on the drive gear to get the armature out. I don't think I damaged it. In the second photo you can see one brush spring and a couple of semi-circles that are all...
Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-24-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
It was actually running yesterday when I tested...

It was actually running yesterday when I tested the new switch I put in because the original fell apart. Then it stopped. When I took it apart, one brush was clearly not in contact with the...
Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-24-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
Not looking good: In addition to all the rust and...

Not looking good: In addition to all the rust and salt, one of the brush springs is rusted to mouthing so the brush isn't making contact.
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Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-17-2018, 02:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
I got the motor off today. It didn't work when I...

I got the motor off today. It didn't work when I put 12V directly on it so as a repair video suggested, I gave it a few taps with a rubber hammer. It started working. Don't know if I can trust it so...
Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-15-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
BTW, when I pulled the stabilizer switch off the...

BTW, when I pulled the stabilizer switch off the connector, one of the pins was turquoise with corrosion and broke off as soon as I touched it. (Wasn't cause of the problem though).
Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-15-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
Yeah - the tires were throwing SALT WATER at my...

Yeah - the tires were throwing SALT WATER at my motor on this trip. Corrosion a definite possibility.
Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-15-2018, 01:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
Thanks for that. I've had this rig for 7 years...

Thanks for that. I've had this rig for 7 years now and it never occurred to me to look at the opposite end for a manual override!
Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-14-2018, 10:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By joebedford
Replacement rear stabilizer motor

I have rear stabilizers like this. The motor seems to have died. They want over $300 for a new one and I don't want to pay that much. So two questions:

1) does anyone have a reasonably price...
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