Maybe the third time will be the charm. Both for this blender and for replies.
I've provided a link to the thread with background on the problem with the wiring, which I was able to resolve today. No more breaker tripping and the blender functions normally except for . . . wait for it . . . the Cyclomatic feature. Now the timer motor is running backwards, which prevents the contacts on the internal Cyclomatic switch from opening and closing, and effectively freezes up the motor, as the large plastic cam that operates the pulsing switch gets hung up on the contact lever, which remains in the open position. In proper operation, the cam's teeth push the contact lever closed, then the gaps between them allow the lever to spring back to open, resulting in a pulsing action that continues for a set amount of time/number of pulses per the timer control. I invite the older members to visualize the childhood practice of clothes-pinning playing cards into bike spokes. Same theory with the switch lever, only a lot slower and quieter.
I'm appealing to any members who can share some electrical theory and knowledge about how this could have happened. Is it possible that the configuration of the timer motor's two black leads could be reversed? My assumption based on experience is that if the wires are the same color, it doesn't matter which goes where.
I took the timer motor apart yet again and couldn't see anything unusual. The gears can only be configured one way. I feel that I'm very close to getting this handsome blender fully functional but the main feature I want to use is yet again giving me trouble.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, and I can provide sideways pictures if that will help.
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I've provided a link to the thread with background on the problem with the wiring, which I was able to resolve today. No more breaker tripping and the blender functions normally except for . . . wait for it . . . the Cyclomatic feature. Now the timer motor is running backwards, which prevents the contacts on the internal Cyclomatic switch from opening and closing, and effectively freezes up the motor, as the large plastic cam that operates the pulsing switch gets hung up on the contact lever, which remains in the open position. In proper operation, the cam's teeth push the contact lever closed, then the gaps between them allow the lever to spring back to open, resulting in a pulsing action that continues for a set amount of time/number of pulses per the timer control. I invite the older members to visualize the childhood practice of clothes-pinning playing cards into bike spokes. Same theory with the switch lever, only a lot slower and quieter.
I'm appealing to any members who can share some electrical theory and knowledge about how this could have happened. Is it possible that the configuration of the timer motor's two black leads could be reversed? My assumption based on experience is that if the wires are the same color, it doesn't matter which goes where.
I took the timer motor apart yet again and couldn't see anything unusual. The gears can only be configured one way. I feel that I'm very close to getting this handsome blender fully functional but the main feature I want to use is yet again giving me trouble.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, and I can provide sideways pictures if that will help.
Osterizer Cyclomatic Timer Extraction: Help Needed
I started a thread on this blender a few years ago when I first acquired it and it attracted a decent amount of activity, but I have a new question so figured some fresh eyes and a focus on a single issue might help me find an answer. The mechanical timer that controls the pulsing action...
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