FB-0000017: anyone have one for sale?

He is telling you the truth.  I am sure someone must have one.

What is wrong with the draw bar?  If bad connection, pins can be resoldered.  If damaged black connector housing, I have replaced those with ones from digi-key or off another drawbar. G

I like George's solution.  Unless the physical PCB is damaged beyond repair, the connectors generic ones that are readily available.

From what I gathered from talking with Bob, 2 things:

 

1. One or more pins was/were bent.

 

2. The "housing" on the drawbar, where it plugs into the tender, has a chipped off corner.  I saw it before sending it to him - wonder how that happened.  It might have been that way from when I bought it (new), don't know.

 

thank s- walt

Both of those things can be fixed on your existing drawbar if they're truly not available.

 

Maybe I'm using the wrong repair person!!!!  He's an authorized guy that I've been using for 10 years or so and he's never just 'repaired' anything - it's always been replacement of parts.  HMMMM

 

As always, thanks - walt

When the part isn't available, repair suddenly becomes a more attractive option.

 

Walt,

HMMMM

I wouldn't get carried away thinking that the person that you've been using to repair your MTH products isn't a "real MTH tech".

 

MTH school, which I've attended twice myself, teaches how to diagnose MTH products and effect repairs on, primarily, a parts-replacement basis. The subject of component-level repairs isn't really in the curriculum.

 

People like George (GGG) are a cut above in that they have made it a priority to be able to effect component-level repairs. George has been an authorized MTH tech for many years and I would trust him with any component-level repair of which he felt confident that he could effect. He has made an investment both in additional tools (soldering rework station, etc.) and also taken the time to educate himself as regards exactly what components do what on MTH electronics.

 

Guys like George are a cut above most other MTH techs as regards component-level repairs. Others, such as Marty Fitzhenry (who has been an MTH tech since dirt was new), are among the very, very best at diagnosis of a plethora of MTH possible engine issues. He can figure out the root cause of most any MTH engine problem and prescribe a solution.

 

Holding others to the standard that guys like George and Marty set isn't really fair. These guys are exceptional.

Barry, can we discuss this further. When was dirt new???

Joe,

can we discuss this further. When was dirt new??? 

Sure we can. Go ahead and start the conversation.

Thanks for the comments Barry.  I always knew GGG, etc., were tops at their craft but at the same time I thought the MTH classes taught them that stuff.  Thanks for clarifying.

 

My repair guy has ALWAYS treated me well.  10 years and running says so!

 

- walt

The component repair is an optional part of the ASC course, you could do it or not.

Hey Walt,

Are you still in need of that drawbar? I have one I can spare. I forgot I ordered a few extra.

Let me know

Ralph

Ralph,

 

Thank you for the very forum-friendly reply.  Luckily (for me!) my repair guy called me just yesterday and said that his supply finally came in, so he is able to do my repair.

 

I would have bought it from you otherwise.  Something tells me you'll have NO trouble finding buyers, based on what my repair guy, and others on this forum, said about getting these things.

 

thanks again - walt

Good to hear that Walt. We sold a few of them and when I had to order one I usually get a couple extra.

 

Ralph