Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!
Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.
I believe that's the ground cable that gets attached to the ground rod. It's suppose to be about 5' long according to the -10 TM. From the picture it appears to be folded up. When used the braid is fed out one of the holes in the side of the set and it gets attached to the ground rod.
It could be that diode CR1 failed. If it fails you loose all 24 volt power and you cannot dead crank the set.
CR1 is a 1N5405 3 amp diode.
In a pinch you can put a jumper across the terminals that CR1 is soldered to to restore power.
For fuses the voltage rating needs to be equal or higher than the voltage being protected. A higher voltage rated fuse will work just as well as one rated closer to the voltage being protected.
Generally a fuse rated for 120 VAC came be used to protect a DC circuit up to 60 volts. One half the...
When running with S5 in the center position S5-5sshould have 24 volts on it. When you lift S5 S5-5 should go to 0 volts.
Seems that's what you have working now.
With the set running and you lift and HOLD S5 UP does the Contactor lamp illuminate?
Does it stay illuminated when you release it?
I you had 24 volts at K1-Y and nothing at TB5-16 then it could be a problem with the connection between P6 & J6.
With the set OFF and Dead Crank in OFF unplug P6 from J6. Access from the right door under the gauge panel.
You'll need to turn the locking collar on P6 CCW to unlock it before you...
Leave it plugged in and check all the other points along the path.
If what you get for measurements points to a P6/J6 problem then we'll need to do some resistance checks with the set OFF.
If no 24 volts at S5-5 with the set running then there is a problem with the 24 volts getting from K20 the Oil Pressure relay all the way to S5-5.
Here is the path from K20-6 all the way to S5-5. With the set running start at K20-6 verify 24 volts DC is there and continue down the path until...
A friend of mine ended up with an extra new Alt Mecc generator generator head for doing the 831 conversion.
He has no need for it and is looking to sell it.
If interested contact Mark at: mark.neil@verizon.net
He's located in S.E. Massachusetts
update: sold
I assume when you say "nothing" it means the contactor lamp did NOT illuminate.
So....
1) When you had the set running where there any Fault lamps illuminated. If unsure restart the set and verify no Fault lamps are illuminated. Are they all off?
2) Test the Fault Monitor by putting S1 in...
Test the Contactor Closed Lamp to verify it's working. To do so put S1 in Prime/Run and press on the lamp lens to verify it illuminates.
With the set running and HOLDING S5 up does the contactor lamp illuminate?
No tipping issues at all. I roll it outside 2-4 times a month. Never had an issue. Concrete floor onto asphault with about a 1/2" drop.
With a design tweek you could locate the casters farther apart if it makes you feel better.
The casters were take off's from work. As I recall they were...
Lots of great ideas in this thread --> Casters
My implementation is post # 3
Simple 2x6 construction and 4 heaver casters. Works great and doesn't waste any precious floor space in my garage.
If you go the casters route be sure to use 2 fixed and two swiveling casters and not 4 swiveling casters.