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Old 07-08-2008, 03:05 PM
Brian McAtee
 
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Default 620 problem

Hi Guys,

My Miggle 620 now seems to have a second way of controlling the board speed. All I have to do is move the switch/cord around and it will speed up or slow down. Plus it is making that high pitch vibrating sound that drives me nuts.

The thing is, I've only had the board three years. Is anyone else having performance issues with the 620 and how might I fix mine?

Thanks, Brian
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Old 07-08-2008, 03:26 PM
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take the bolt out and put some plumber's tape around it and put it back.

as for the cord, find the 'sweet' spot and then tape it down to that spot so that everytime you are zero'd in........
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Old 07-08-2008, 03:32 PM
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Try Taping The Power Cord To The Motor This Should Stop The Speed From Changing,Also U Can Move The Motor Back Or Foward With Your Hand To Get The High Pitch Out,U May Have To Block It Up Or U Can Put Jumbo Paper Clamps In The Middle Of Both End Zones,Also Each 20Yd Line U Are Going To Have To Tinker With It A Little Untill U Work It Out.
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Old 07-08-2008, 04:11 PM
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Maybe try a different type of motor? Maybe a bottom mount?

Some guys on the board sell them (Pit Couture is one) and you might want to give that a try, if you have a little $$ to spend.

I think that might give you a more consistent vibration.
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Old 07-08-2008, 04:36 PM
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Thumbs down 620 woes!

Pierre's motors cost more then that board is worth. I got frustrated with mine and purchase another board. I tried taping the screw, taping the cord, and using a wooden shim to slide between the motor and board with moderate success so you may want to try those ideas. Other than that I'd say budget for a big board.

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Old 07-08-2008, 04:57 PM
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it's hard to find a good 620 these days,

they are small but they run good when they do. They're the best of the small Tudor factory boards. You'd save double what y'd possibly pay for a 620 on eBay by buying a good big-board. There are many cats who make and sell them.
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Old 07-08-2008, 05:05 PM
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Default There has to be a way...

...To make that board run better.

The sheet metal field itself is worth something.

What about removing the sheet metal, attaching it to a wooden frame (the way some big boards are made), removing the original motor and attaching one that is mounted below?

OK...so that's a lot of steps...

But that's what I would try!!!
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