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07-06-2020, 02:34 PM | #1 |
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ground fault on upper distributor plate
Today I found a ground fault on the upper distributor plate. The short circuit is at the bolt, which allows the rotation of the points. Here the insulation to the plate is not ok.
I see the construction of the plate at this point as problematic. Did somebody have this fault too? Greetings Gero |
07-06-2020, 03:33 PM | #2 |
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Re: ground fault on upper distributor plate
I can't quite see where you are talking about.But I've not had such a problem that I can remember if you're talking about what I think you're talking about. The movable point arm should be insulated.
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07-06-2020, 08:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: ground fault on upper distributor plate
Sometimes plates have a post that is loose, and I don't use them. I have seen it happen on repros like you have, another reason why I don't use them. The post could also be shorting out to the plate because the insulator is not made and assembled right. Any metal to metal contact and you have no power.
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07-07-2020, 08:50 AM | #4 |
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Re: ground fault on upper distributor plate
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