[AT] OT

[Ken Knierim]

Richard,
    That fuse sounds like a metric version of the Auto Glass fuses used
about everywhere. I think they're a 5mmX20mm part. You might be able to
look them up on Digikey.com or mouser.com

Hope this helps

Ken in AZ


On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Richard Fink Sr <rfinksr at verizon.net>wrote:

> Yes Charlie that is some what my problem.When i first insert the key
> nothing
> try a few more times an it will go. But like yours it will be going along
> and stop. take out key and try few more times and movement. have moved
> steering and turned all ways nothing. I tried to day washed out key slot
> with elect contact cleaner will see what happens. I am like you have two
> this one i got used needed batteries other i got new in 93 it had a elect
> short found that and repaired now i need a fuse 3am 24v have not found one
> yet. Odd ball only 3/16 across 3/4 long round. Have all kinds auto fuses
> none small enough.
> I guess radio shack visit is in order. May need to send wife i can,t walk
> that far.
> R Fink
> PA
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charlie V" <1cdevill at gmail.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> >
> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT
>
>
> > Hi Richard. I have two Pride Legend handicap scooters.  I think that is
> > what you are asking about.  One of mine was used very lightly by an older
> > lady after she had a knee replacement.  It is the deluxe model with
> > lights,
> > horn, turn signals, etc, just like a little car.  Other Than giving it
> new
> > batteries when I bought it, it has had no problems.  The other is much
> > older and has been used a lot.  It was my outback scooter so to speak for
> > going to the tractors, etc.  That has been a pain at times.  The wire
> > harness runs from the handle bar, down the steering column, and then
> along
> > the bottom to the motor area at the back.  there are about 15 or more
> very
> > small wires in that harness which is only about 1/2 inch diameter.  Every
> > time the handle bar is turns back or forth, that harness is flexed at the
> > gap between the lower end of the column and the vehicle frame.  Sooner or
> > later wires inside that harness become fatigued at the flex point and
> > start
> > to break.  Mind had a habit of just stopping unexpectedly.  Turn the
> > steering back and forth and it would make contact and go again for a bit.
> > I eventually dug into it and isolated the problem wire, which I fixed by
> > carefully soldering in a short jumper piece of tiny wire.  Sort of like
> > micro surgery.  Put things back together and the scooter ran great for a
> > few months.  Then, low and behold, the stalling started again.  I am
> > guessing it is another wire in the same harness, but have not dug into it
> > to see.  If a new wire harness is available from Pride, I am guessing the
> > cost would be near what I paid for the whole scooter in the first place.
> >
> > This whole blurb may be totally unrelated to the problem you have.  I can
> > tell you though that the flex point in that cable is a weak feature and a
> > likely cause of problems.
> >
> > Put a search in your local Craigs list and check it daily.  A lot of
> those
> > do come for sale.  You just need to wait it out until a good one at the
> > right $$$$ shows up, then jump on it quickly.  That is where both of mine
> > came from.
> >
> > Charlie V.  in cold, wet WNY
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 5:39 AM, Richard Fink Sr
> > <rfinksr at verizon.net>wrote:
> >
> >> HI every one is there any one that has any knowledge of the electric
> >> carts
> >> hand cap use. I have one name pride i have a squeaking noise at less
> than
> >> full throttle, it appears that the electric brake is trying to come on.
> >> Any
> >> one know how to fix repair. All help is requested. [Tractor part] Only
> >> way
> >> i have to get to my tractors so i can look at them.
> >> R Fink
> >> PA
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