I've got a combo motor that started overheating constantly. Swapped out the head with a known-good unit. Same problem. Swapped out the chassis with a known-good unit, again to no avail. Talked with someone who suggested the centrifugal...checked it, it acted like it might be sticking a bit, so replaced the mechanism/switch with one from a used motor in the shop. After hooking everything back up and reinstalling, the motor won't run at all. It'll make a very low buzzing/humming noise, but won't turn. In complete frustration, backtracked and swapped heads and chassis again, no effect of course, and I'm stuck at this point. Other possible causes for overheating, or any theories on why it's now not even engaging? [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img]
PS: A side note some of you may find amusing. While on duty earlier tonight, I briefly walked up front to get a Coke, and on my way to the counter I was snagged by an open bowler who spotted the shirt and says "Hey buddy, you work here?" "Yes sir...what can I help you with?" He then asks me "Is it possible for your machines back there to eat a ball? I was throwing one, a red 14 pounder with big holes, but about 15 minutes ago after I threw it, it never came back." I asked if the other balls had come back...since I hadn't gotten a ball return call or anything. "Yeah man, it's just this one ball won't come back!" I'm already praying it hasn't jumped the track or something. Called back to the other mechanic to check it out, see if there was something mysteriously floating around in the back. Glanced down at the ball return, a sudden flash of comprehension dawned on me...and I grabbed a purplish-blueish house ball and asked "Not this one, is it?" He reminded me that his was RED. "But the finger holes feel the same, and it's about the same weight, feels like..." he pondered. At which point I grinned, and led him out with ball in hand to the concourse- the one part of the house NOT lit with blacklights...which, coincidentally, had been running for about 15 minutes. [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]
Given the irritation I had with myself concerning that sweep motor, it DID feel nice to get ONE problem fixed easily tonight...and gave the customer a good laugh, to boot. Win-win situation.
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