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Peco Machines

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Peco Machines
Posted by jlcjrbal on Monday, January 17, 2005 10:41 AM
I just got mine for a curved turnout.. I know I need to just drill a hole but what do I secure it with after it is in place?? Electric tape or??? LMK Joseph

PS. I am just going to use my wood bits and drill a few holes so it will fit through???
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17, 2005 10:44 AM
Hello if you are talking about the switch motor, it has 4 small tabs that go into the underneath of the turnout, you have to get the rod up through the hole then the tabs, it is easier to put this on when the turnout is not in place.
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Posted by jlcjrbal on Monday, January 17, 2005 10:47 AM
Sorry I guess I should have added after it is in place I dont want it to just hang onto the track what can I use to support it to the bench.. Joseph
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17, 2005 11:20 AM
Did the motor come with a small piece of metal tubing and a rod in a little plastic bag as extra parts? If so, these are used to extend the actuating rod so the motor can be fitted under the board with a slot cut for the rod. Peco offer a moulded plastic base to fit them or you can just bend the tabs mentioned by pacificnorthern outwards and use a couple of self tapping screws and washers - this is according to the instructions they come with. Bear in mind you will also need to bend the centre tabs to fit it this way, so be careful nothing shorts. Hope this is of help!
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Posted by jlcjrbal on Monday, January 17, 2005 11:22 AM
Thank you... Thank You

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