PW Turbine Problem

Bruce.

Post a picture of the loco without the cab on.  Let's look at the problem.

Bob

Sorry I'm behind the times and don't have a digital camera or any camera for that matter

Something is out of line. Check the E-unit bracket. Is it bent? Is the E-unit loose? How about the E-unit lever? Is it tight?

The engine ran before, so the slot in the shell should be OK.

Thanks, for the replies, will check the brackets and lever tomorrow and see what I can come up with.

Bruce

You also may have some play with the shell when you mount it.  If so, position so that the e-unit lever can engage more.  Is it possible the e-unit frame is bent, preventing full engagement of the lever when the shell is on?  G

Just a thought, but if it buzzes it sounds as though the e-unit is powered OK.  Could it possibly be one of the wires to the motor has come loose and that when the body is in place it is under some pressure and failing to make contact, but when the body is removed it not under any pressure and contact is restored?

Try puttying some tape on the under side of the roof of the cab before reassembling. 

There seems to be an alignment problem with the e-unit all of a sudden.  When the body is off the lever can go into the slot like it is supposed to and the chassis runs like it should.  When the body is put back on the lever cannot go all the way to the right and it doesn't make the connection.  I tried to realign the unit with the screw and it worked for a while and then the lever moved and connection wasn't working right again and it sat and buzzed.  Am thinking of putting a washer or something between the brace and the e-unit so the lever can come over all the way.  Anyone else have any other suggestions?  Thanks

Bruce

Check tension of the lever as it engages the ground post of the E unit, also clean these contacts. If there is little tension on the lever, ie it wobbles, you will have to get it pressed on tighter.

I messed with the e-unit and realigned it tonite and it stalled out again so I then tried Jumijo's suggestion with the tape and wonder of wonders it is now running great.  Thanks to everyone who helped, this forum and everyone on it is the greatest.

Bruce

"I messed with the e-unit and realigned it tonite and it stalled out again so I then tried Jumijo's suggestion with the tape and wonder of wonders it is now running great"

Thats what fixed mine too. Make sure the green wire and silver tab is laid as flat as you can make it before putting the cab back on.

Rob