Enco 12 x 36 Model 510-2584 Power Start Issues

[markba633csi]

You might be able to test the switches in place- however you would need to have ac power off and disconnect the wires from the Com terminal of each switch to avoid false readings
Make sure your ohmmeter has a fresh battery and gives an indication when you touch the probes together. If it has a beep function use that also.

Have a friend operate the apron lever while you probe the switch- otherwise it might be easier to remove them to test
Com to NO should be open circuit until you actuate the switch; com to NC should be the inverse

 

[Lindy]

I was able to spend some time on it yesterday, it was the switch. I took it off and apart and cleaned the contacts, it now works as it supposed to. I think im going to source another one, as its very brittle and taking it apart it broke a couple of the tangs that hold the covers on, I ended up super gluing it back together. I want to say thank you very much for taking the time and helping with this, Ive actually learned quite a bit on how the system works over the last several days.

 

[markba633csi]

Update: That's not the twin microswitches setup but instead, some strange variation of the barrel switch I mentioned earlier
The microswitch setup uses a cam but yours couples directly to the control shaft
I'll post a link to the Ebay switch if you want to buy a replacement

The microswitch system really is a better way of doing it- I'll post some details on it in case you wanted to modify the machine
at some later date

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[Lindy]

yes a link would be appreciated

 

[markba633csi]

Here is how the later models do it (From Grizzly G4003) not sure of the exact style of switch, but they are so cheap you could try a couple types
You would have to fabricate a mount for the switches and the cam yourself, but the whole thing could be done for just a few dollars if you can re-use the actuator shaft and lever assembly

Bottom illustration from Grizzly G4003 owner's manual- wire colors may differ on earlier machines
It uses a pair of roller actuator switches as you can see, and a common cam