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Lock Relay Question

By undrdog

3 years ago



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#1 3 years ago
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MYK

undrdog

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4y 99,050 3,220 9

This is on Williams Hi-Hand.

The lock relay is powered-- when I manually close it, the magnet holds it closed.

But why doesn't it pull itself closed?

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#2 3 years ago
 
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currieddog

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US Springfield, MA

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Quoted from undrdog:

The lock relay is powered-- when I manually close it, the magnet holds it closed.

But why doesn't it pull itself closed?

Looks like it could use a good cleaning. 300-400# sandpaper and rubbing alcohol.

How strong is the pull when you close it manually?

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#3 3 years ago
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MYK

undrdog

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Quoted from currieddog:

Looks like it could use a good cleaning. 300-400# sandpaper and rubbing alcohol.
How strong is the pull when you close it manually?

Firm, but it can be pulled apart without too much effort.

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#4 3 years ago
 
CTO

ArgosySK

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CA Regina, SK

7y 52,900 499 4

When you push the lock relay it hold's itself in place (in blue).
I would clean and adjust the start relay switch. (in green).

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#5 3 years ago
 
HOW

HowardR

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US Boulder, CO

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Quoted from undrdog:

why doesn't it pull itself closed?

This switch on the Start relay should pull the Lock relay (and the Outhole solenoid) closed.

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