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Ted Full Member
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Hi All Aust Post delivered a parcel today . The wife said , go and get that set up . Opening the box , I found a Heljan Container Terminal . ( I have been drooling after one for years ). After setting it up , nothing worked . After cleaning the wheels and track , the travel now works . I have now dismantled the entire gantry , and found that the motors run , and look new .The wires from the gantry to the carriage rails were broken , the wires to the magnet ,and hoist were also broken . Finally one of the cables to the hoist was frayed almost through . I have replaced two of the four cables for the hoist, with two still to go . I will also replace all the wiring . The advert , described the terminal as having been used as a static model . the only fault being a missing hand rail . In fact there were two other hand rails missing and one broken. the cabin was separate in the bottom of the box , with the spotlight wires torn from the plug in the cabin . Also the end sections of the base are missing . I found a very useful guide on the internet , for replacing the cables , and the procedure for assembly . Looks like I will be busy for a while . IF any body has the end sections of the base that are not wanted . Send an Email . Regards Ted |
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Hi Ted I had to do a repair on a Heljan turntable. I emailed Heljan and they sent me out a new set of drive gears free of charge. They even paid the postage. Worth a try. ____________________ Max Port Elderley |
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Ted Full Member
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Hi Max Thanks for the tip , as far as I can determine , I can not see any problem with the mechanicals . I have the cord for the cables. It was brown but now I have changed the colour with a permanent marker pen . The only other requirement is electrical wire. Ethernet wire is Ideal . Also I would like to regrease the gears and bearings. I will have to research for a suitable grade . Can you remember what type you used . Regards Ted |
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I wasn't suggesting you ask them for mechanicals, Ted. They also carry all of the other parts. I use Atlas Gear Lube. ____________________ Max Port Elderley |
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Ted Full Member
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Hi Max Thanks for the reply . On other forums complaints have been made about NO parts being available . I assumed you had just been lucky in obtaining your gear sets. I will send them an Email , and see if they have any of my missing parts Regards Ted |
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Send it to the European office - I think that it's in Germany. ____________________ Max Port Elderley |
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