ToledoEd posted:Alex, thanks for the videos and pics. I have the same issue with the front pantograph on 2029, non powered unit.
Alex M posted:Hi guys
Thanks for all of your input and nice comments.
As you noticed, one of the pantographs wasn't operating during the video I posted. I decieded to take a look inside, and what I found was the motor Assembly wasn't lining up with the pantograph lift arm. So it was just a matter of taking the Motor assembly off, and lining it up with the pantograph arm.
While I was at it I figured I would show you all the inner workings of the pantograph motor assembly. Very nice engineering here
Thanks, Alex
Alex, I have the same issue with the front pantograph on the 2029, non-powered unit. I've never taken the Acela apart. is it a very difficult, complicated procedure to do so and when you say "it was not lining up with the pantograph lift-arm, I'm not sure I understand, looking at the pics. What should I be looking for in your pics to understand this and what to do to fix it, or is it apparent when you open it up?... thanks.
Hi Ed
The Pantograph and motor part of the Acela is a bit complicated, there's quite a few small parts. There's a red tab on the pantograph that slips into a channel on the pantograph motor Assembly, if that red tab isn't in the right position it won't operate correctly. It's kind of tedious to get it in place.
Alex
