Clamshell Stuck Closed

[peterbrown77]

Did you have to replace the transmission or just the cable?

[keithl]

Originally Posted by peterbrown77

Did you have to replace the transmission or just the cable?

Stll waiting on the parts, ill let you know.

[keithl]

Originally Posted by peterbrown77

Did you have to replace the transmission or just the cable?

So I recieved the cable today. I removed the transmission, i have the updated version, and tested it with the new cable. The cable seems to spin correctly in the transmission but the center wheel (where the large 19mm bolt goes) of the transmission never turns. Is that what happens when the transmission breaks? I would think the transmission would have jammed thus breaking the cable and then wouldn't turn at all.

Update:
Ok, i took the transmission apart, and it seems o be working apparently it moves so slow you can barley see it move.

[dghii]

I found a way to get the two sides lined up (timed) easily when I replaced a bad cable.

Before reconnecting the clamshell to the transmission, use a cordelss drill on each of the cables(while disconnected from the top motor) to move the side of the boomerang that connects to the clamshell to a vertical position. Check the arm for plumb using a torpedo level. Get each side level connect the clamshell and reconnect your cables to the motor.

Lower the clamshell until it is just about closed, just over the top of the trunk and verify that each side looks level. Remove a cable and use your drill if you need to adjust but I was able to align it in one shot using the level.

[keithl]

Originally Posted by dghii

I found a way to get the two sides lined up (timed) easily when I replaced a bad cable.

Before reconnecting the clamshell to the transmission, use a cordelss drill on each of the cables(while disconnected from the top motor) to move the side of the boomerang that connects to the clamshell to a vertical position. Check the arm for plumb using a torpedo level. Get each side level connect the clamshell and reconnect your cables to the motor.

Lower the clamshell until it is just about closed, just over the top of the trunk and verify that each side looks level. Remove a cable and use your drill if you need to adjust but I was able to align it in one shot using the level.

Thanks for the tip. I was thinking... one side hasn't been messed with at all, so I was just going to leave the one side with everything attached and try to line up the side with the new cable to the old one.

[insite]

there are actually alignment marks on the transmissions

[keithl]

Originally Posted by insite

there are actually alignment marks on the transmissions

I have seen one mark on the transmission.

[peterbrown77]

Mine had 4 hash marks on the aluminum case, corresponding to the outline of the boomerang.

[keithl]

Originally Posted by peterbrown77

Mine had 4 hash marks on the aluminum case, corresponding to the outline of the boomerang.

Looks like i have one mark on the one i removed. I probably wont get to putting it back together until the weekend. Thanks a lot, i appreciate the help!