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Very carefully! Before trying this, make sure it isn't the machine after all by swapping it onto another turnout If it drives that one ok, then spring tension is probably the problem. Swap a known good machine onto the problem turnout to be sure it isn't a wiring problem or excess voltage drop. Check if the turnout feels stiffer when throwing it by hand. The relevant posts are below from the threads i mentioned earlier, do an archive search for 'peco machine' for the original postings. You didn't mention whether HO or N scale; with N it should be possible to reach in with needle nose pliers and squeeze the bent portion very gently, a bit at a time, without having to disassemble the turnout entirely (which could be a little difficult if it is already ballasted). last time i took one totally apart could never get the spring to work right again, messed up the little hole the spring goes in. Don't know abiout the HO turnouts, maybe the gents below will see this and elaborate. WEUSANDCORR RE: Peco Switches Posted: 31 Jan 2003, 03:52:16 AM Quote Location: AUSTRALIA You can back the spring tension off by pushing the metal clip back and they still work reliable,also check that the contacts under the switch blades is not to tight . These tabs will also stop point from throwing they just need to slip under rails to give elect contact les WEUSANDCORR RE: Peco Switch Machines Posted: 24 Jan 2003, 03:03:48 AM Quote Location: AUSTRALIA Hi If you are using Peco switches with the Peco motors back the spring tension off a bit on the throw bar helps motors and cuts down on the noise abit Les robmik RE: RE: Peco Switch Machines Posted: 24 Jan 2003, 07:48:02 AM Quote Location: Canada You're right, Les. When I still used power turnouts,I've had them where a new Peco motor wouldn't even throw a new switch at the workbench, even at 16 volts.Had to reduce tension. regards / Mike
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