Author Topic: Engine Cut Out Switch  (Read 1136 times)

Offline Muzzleloader

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Engine Cut Out Switch
« on: 24.01. 2013 20:31 »
Hi

The cut out switch does not work and cannot find a wiring diagram for a 1962 A10 with + earth.  I looked at previous messages and followed the instructions.  Put a wire from the centre cap to earth and nothing happened.  Took the cap off and the carbon brush is ok. Started the engine then put a wire from the points to earth. Nothing happened.

Cheers

Muzz

Offline trevinoz

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Re: Engine Cut Out Switch
« Reply #1 on: 24.01. 2013 20:41 »
Muzz,
                Check the earth brush in the body, on top of the magy at the drive end.

Trev.

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Re: Engine Cut Out Switch
« Reply #2 on: 24.01. 2013 21:01 »
Short the centre nut of the points plate to earth, if that works check the brush spring is making a good cotact.
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Re: Engine Cut Out Switch
« Reply #3 on: 24.01. 2013 21:12 »
Cheers

Will have a go

Muzz

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Re: Engine Cut Out Switch
« Reply #4 on: 10.02. 2013 14:59 »
Has same issue, sometimes the brushes get stuck. Got a new one from a chap in OBM, he did not even charge me; a proper gent.

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Re: Engine Cut Out Switch
« Reply #5 on: 05.06. 2013 12:43 »
Trev,

I never knew about the earth brush at the drive end.  Solved my "won't shut down" problem on my RR.
Thanks!

Joe
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