REFLECTOR: Trim motor

Scott Baker scottb33333 at gmail.com
Mon Dec 13 18:42:01 CST 2010


Chris,
If you are dealing with the pitch trim actuator, here is a simple fix ...
Without dismounting the actuator, disconnect the fiberglass spring, then 
twist the barrel (moving portion) of the actuator a few turns.
That should do the trick.
Let me know if this works for you.
Scott B.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Barber" <cbarber at texasattorney.net>
To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 1:27 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Trim motor


> Is there a problem with the trim motor that I am unaware?  My trim has 
> stopped working. I worked on it most of yesterday checking all the wires, 
> checking the switch (including try two different switches), verifying the 
> connections and schematic routings with no joy. Originally I would get 
> movement if I connected a batter directly to the motor, sometime through 
> the entire range of movement, sometimes intermentantly. However, now it 
> has stopped working all together.
>
> At $280.00 a pop a new one would be very difficult right now.
>
> Thoughts and/or solutions would be welcome. Uh, solutions other than a new 
> unit preferred :-)
>
> Finally, a non engine related concern.
>
> Chris
>
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