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Subject: 
Re: 12v Connectors
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.trains
Date: 
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 07:51:50 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Jonathan Evans writes:
> 
> I have a black 12v motor and due to the length of time that it has run, the
> 4 electical connectors (the spring loaded ones) on the bottom are wearing
> away, creating contact problems with the middle rail.
> 
> Firstly, how easily are these motors to open up

They're hard to open and possibly even harder to close again.
Check out Ben's motor history page for more details:
http://www-public.tu-bs.de:8080/~rbeneke/lego/9v_12v/9v_12v.html#7865


> and secondly, I am sure Lego
> will not be supporting spares for this motor, but I have access to a lathe
> so could knock some more up, but what are they made of - looks like copper
> but I am not sure .

It looks indeed like copper but I guess any conducting material will do.

-Frank



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  12v Connectors
 
Hi All, I was wondering whether there are any exeperts or "seasoned amaturers" out there who could give me some guidance. I have a black 12v motor and due to the length of time that it has run, the 4 electical connectors (the spring loaded ones) on (...) (26 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)

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