1955 Torsion Level Problem

Posted by Scott On 2019/6/22 14:05:37

The TL system isn't working on my newly acquired 1955 400. Brake lights work. I found the inline fuse by the starter blown and replaced it with a 30A AGC. With that after the 7 second timer there's a solenoid actuation but no movement. Current is being drawn as the lights dim somewhat.

I found a rock jammed between the right compensator bar and the frame. Removed it but still no movement.

Grounding each limit switch terminal activates the solenoid but the motor won't turn either way.

With the band removed from the motor armature I can turn the armature a very tiny bit each way, presumably the free play in the gearbox teeth, so I assume the motor isn't frozen.

Does this leave me with a seized/broken gearbox as the cause or is there something else I can check?