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Old 08-19-2014, 04:16 PM   #13
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To be fair, mine works ok, I only wanted the motor just to have a spare, but I would much rather see the unit go to someone who actually needs it.
I'm in with Artem, in that first pass should go with someone who has a broken Cali top first. I'm in the same boat for spare parts and am specifically looking for motor/motor parts. I saw your earlier post (Thanks for that) which still leaves me unclear. Does the top operate normally, or does it work now, and is in immediate need of repair to avoid further damage?

Artem, a different question: Can you still mill parts? Do you have the means to scan and create the replacement gears? If not, I found a place through a forum member in Utah, that manufactures aircraft parts. They made a gear(s) for him when he had his Cali. It's not made it up my list to make the call yet, but that might be a means to at least address the gear motor issue. Perhaps at the next meet, I can pick your brain about how to proceed moving forward. Prolly at least a half dozen members who I bet would want a gear or two. I'd recommend two to replace both if we are able to do this. Sorry OP to hijack the topic for a moment.

Now back to your normal scheduled programming.

Cheers!
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