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  1. Guyfang

    Need to replace diodes on armature of mep002a

    We used good old "shoe tags" to label the connectors. If you do it often enough, you learn the wire numbers. I haven't rewired an S1 TQG switch in a long, long time, but can still remember most of the wire numbers, and where they go. The only problem with tagging as you remove wires is that if...
  2. Guyfang

    Need to replace diodes on armature of mep002a

    Easiest way is to not remove the old ones until you are ready to install the new ones. Sounds stupid, but having seen this happen more than one time.................................. Crap happens!!
  3. Guyfang

    Need to replace diodes on armature of mep002a

    I try to speak as much english as I can, but sometimes, the word just won't come out. Got it down pat in german, but the english just won't drop. Later, its just as clear as a bell. When I don't need it anymore. All of my American buddies are the same way. All of us start a conversation in...
  4. Guyfang

    Need to replace diodes on armature of mep002a

    I meant non-corrosive soldering flux. One day I will forget how to say my own name in English.
  5. Guyfang

    Need to replace diodes on armature of mep002a

    Look in the Internet, type in the diode number. You can ask at an electronics store for the solder. Or in the Internet. Let your soldering iron get hot, before you star to work dip the tip into your solder paste, let it heat up a bit, then wipe off the tip. Try and keep the tip clean and...
  6. Guyfang

    Need to replace diodes on armature of mep002a

    Take care to not over heat the diode when you un solder the diodes. It's easy to do, and you will be mad at yourself forever.
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