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 Posted - May 16 2013 : 09:59:40 AM
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Has anyone tried and install those rare earth mags that M-M sales on a MU-2 of the riveted era? I know the magnet looks the same as the steamer motor.
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Posted - May 16 2013 : 4:48:27 PM
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If it has a metal truck gimbal, you will have to substitute a later plastic one. Rare earth magnets will pull the steel plate toward them.
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Posted - May 16 2013 : 5:11:24 PM
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The MU2 in question is the red box era. Now, what is the gimbal?
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Posted - May 16 2013 : 7:27:47 PM
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It's the truck mount.
Google is your friend. /tyco/forum/uploaded/NickelPlate759/icon_mi_12.gif http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimbal
If it's red box, it has the steel plate.
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Posted - May 16 2013 : 11:03:51 PM
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Your saying instead of the metal one, a plastic one from a Tyco BB era diesel truck will do in place? What can be done to make it all work in unison and still allow factory mounting? I do have a spare and trashed MU2 with said gimbal and plastic shell to match. Is this my best bet?
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