Clean with contact cleaner spray - somebody may have erroneously lubricated the solenoid plunger. If it's binding, it may have overheated, and needs to be replaced, or disassembled & reamed. Usually it's just dirt & grime built up after somebody squirted WD40 or something in there.
Thanks Rob..... I will give it a try....
Attn: Rob .... I did as you said and sprayed with contract cleaner. Upon testing the loco it will operate as it should forward and reverse 2 or 3 times and then get stuck in the reverse position . It appears the barrel is energized in the coil and somewhat difficult to bring down. Once power is off I can tap coil and it will drop down. I have reverse the wire connections as you suggested but no change. Is it possible solenoid is defective?? Still nice to see unit run ..if only for a couple of seconds.. thanks ..Joe
The 101-1 reverse unit is easy to find, just replace it at this point.
Hi ADCXRob you got me wondering would it be possible to make a 3 position e unit go forward / neutral only ..? or reverse /neutral only.?
I thinking if you ground the one (say blue wire)to the field and both wires to the other brush side say yellows/blue) . I think as long as the field/brush wire is correct it will cycle in that direction and go to neutral/ forward(or only reverse) when you hit the transformer control button......daniel
You can get F-N-R with a 3 position E-Unit. Here is the wiring diagram... use only the red field wires or only the green.
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Thanks Rob for all your info.... if inspiration hits me I might try to wire up a 3 position e unit with your diagram.
