[TowerTalk] Tailtwister not turning

[Chuck]

Al wrote:

This is a common problem with the HyGain/CDE rotors that have the wedge 
brake.

If this happens, try this:  If the rotor is stuck at the end of the CCW 
rotation, jumper terminals 4 & 6 together, then rock the motor back and 
forth.  If the rotor is stuck at the end of the CW rotation, jumper 
terminals 5 & 8 together and rock the motor back and forth.

What this does is short out the appropriate limit-switch allowing you to 
rock the motor and free up rotor.  I have been using this method 
successfully here for several years.  This fix was first posted by 
Julio, W4HY many years ago.

Chuck  KØTVD
> Finally my turn again.
> T2X will not rotate, all of a sudden. Brake sounds like it releases with
> the loud 'clank'. Diretcion meter will not move from its last
> indication, at JA. Voltages and resistances checked per the manual and
> are in tolerance. Archives suggests changing the AC capacitor. Got one
> PDQ from C.A.T.S. but no improvement. Meter not moving means no mast
> movement but I can see that myself! Is there some kind of internal
> problem that would allow all the electrical tests to be FB but no
> mechanical movement?
> I can get it down but that is less than fun.
> Tnx!
> Al
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