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       #Post#: 793--------------------------------------------------
       Replace Wire on a 1043 transformer
       By: mrnavy2 Date: November 25, 2014, 4:17 pm
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       Hello all, is it difficult to replace the ac cord on the 1043?
       The one I just located is all dry roted so I want to replace it.
       Any help would be greatful .And HaPpY thanksgiving all. Steve.
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       Re: Replace Wire on a 1043 transformer
       By: TrainLarry Date: November 25, 2014, 5:06 pm
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       Replacing the power cord is very simple to do. Here are the
       service manual pages for the 1043 transformer.
 (HTM) http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=646
 (HTM) http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=646
       Study it
       before proceeding so that you are familiar with the insides and
       what to expect. Also familiarize yourself with the terms that
       are used to describe parts. This helps in future communications.
       Take out the 4 screws in the top, and remove the cover. Look at
       how the wire is routed to the transformer, and unsolder the
       wires on the coil. You will need a heavy duty soldering iron, or
       better, a soldering gun. Put a knot in the new wire to act as a
       strain relief, and solder the new wire in identically like the
       original. It does not matter which wire goes where on the
       transformer coil. Replace the cover, making sure to line up the
       controller arm with the contact arm. Screw the cover in place,
       plug in the transformer, and test it by hooking it to your track
       and running trains. Suggest taking photos of the transformer
       during dis-assembly, so you can refer to them when reassembling
       it.
       Non-polarized power cords are available online at most parts
       dealers.
       A happy thanksgiving to you, and everyone else.
       Enjoy your trains!
       Larry
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       Re: Replace Wire on a 1043 transformer
       By: mrnavy2 Date: November 25, 2014, 5:12 pm
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       Larry, sounds great. Thanks for the good advice and your quick
       response. Steve
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