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 i8CVS Domenico ----- Original Message ----- From: "John" <jcrow...@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 > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
