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Title: Inop power chord reel
Post by: LBoyd on November 17, 2012, 09:06:50 pm
I was forced due to circumstance to deploy the 50 amp power cord its full length. When I went to reel it in, the motor runs but the reel doesn't turn,  Is there a clutch between the motor and the reel or a direct connection that might have sheared?  Any easy fixes?
Thanks for any info.
Larry
Title: Re: Inop power chord reel
Post by: Keith and Joyce on November 22, 2012, 08:16:37 pm
Try a google search using your cords manufacturer name.  I found this for you on the FMCA forum.  Maybe it's the same as yours?

Repairing Shore Power Cable Power Reel - FMCA Motorhome Forums (http://community.fmca.com/topic/1140-repairing-shore-power-cable-power-reel/)

Keith

Title: Re: Inop power chord reel
Post by: LBoyd on November 22, 2012, 09:00:20 pm
Thanks for the help.  I'm checking on it now.
Title: Re: Inop power chord reel
Post by: Barry Beam on November 24, 2012, 02:21:15 pm
Quote from: LBoyd –
I was forced due to circumstance to deploy the 50 amp power cord its full length. When I went to reel it in, the motor runs but the reel doesn't turn,  Is there a clutch between the motor and the reel or a direct connection that might have sheared?  Any easy fixes?
Thanks for any info.
Larry
Larry,
Parts are not available from MFG. But this person sells the small gear that is probably broken in your unit. See Photo. His son makes them and he sells them for $50. plus shipping
John Delmatoff 3440 Welsh Dr. NORCO Ca  92860.  (951)315-9135
Instructions on how to install the gear yourself is at
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26336645.cfm (http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26336645.cfm)
Title: Re: Inop power chord reel
Post by: LBoyd on November 24, 2012, 08:58:31 pm
Quote from: Barry Beam –
Larry,
Parts are not available from MFG. But this person sells the small gear that is probably broken in your unit. See Photo. His son makes them and he sells them for $50. plus shipping
John Delmatoff 3440 Welsh Dr. NORCO Ca  92860.  (951)315-9135
Instructions on how to install the gear yourself is at
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26336645.cfm (http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26336645.cfm)
Thanks Barry, the internet search was going nowhere.
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