I own the green single stripe version of the JLC GG-1. I noticed that the engine draws near two amps according to my zw-l meter. Turning the smoke unit on or off does not make any difference in the power draw. At start up its initial draw is over one amp and when I increase speed it goes up to two amps. It stays consistent with its power draw. Pulling a load or running alone does not seem to affect it. I've taken the engine apart and lubed both gear boxes. I can turn the motors by hand and encounter no binding. Is this the normal draw for this engine. It runs fine. There is no hesitation. Speed is smooth.
I run large steamers - y3, m1a, t1... and their power draw is always less than one amp. Why would the GG-1 be so high?
I got the engine last Christmas as a gift. It was new old stock from a dealer. I can only assume it's been like this since i got it. I never bothered to check the meter before on the ZW-l. I just happen to notice when i was running it a few nights ago.
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