REFLECTOR: Trim motor

[Brian Michalk]

The actuator piston is driven by an acme rod.  Threaded rod for the rest 
of you.  If it's not attached, it will spin without actuating.  If one 
spins it, it will move in and out, as if it were threaded.

Screwing it in like this should get it past the limit switch, and make 
it work again.  If it gets overextended, it will fail again, but this 
way you can tell if it's a limit switch problem.

On 12/13/2010 09:05 PM, Bellsouth Home wrote:
> Scott,
> Sounds like VooDoo.  But I know if I'm confused and am only working part time if I turn around a few time I can usually get back on task. I just did not know it worked for actuators.
> I'll bite.  What is the theory here?  I'm not doubting you just curious. I received clarification on String Theory and Quantum Theory here so a little more for Grasshopper      Master please.
>
> Sent from Rene's iPad.
>
>
> On Dec 13, 2010, at 6:42 PM, "Scott Baker"<scottb33333 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> 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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