WM Debarker wont go in/out *SOLVED*

[Magicman]

I am running a '98 model every day I saw.  I don't know how it could be any better. 

In your situation, I have not heard any diagnostic results yet to tell whether your in/out motor is running or anything else.   :-\

[MartyParsons]

Hello,
The early Debarker named (Mark I) is a belt drive. The Mark II is direct drive.
Here is a paper from 1999

A kit is now available to retrofit a MKI Debarker to MKII specifications on all '97 model mills
(LT25 Rev. C2.00, LT30 Rev. F7.00, LT40 Rev. F8.00, LT30HD/40HD Rev. G1.00, LT30 Super
Rev. F7.00, LT40 Super Rev. F8.00, LT30HD/40HD Super Rev. G1.00 and later).
This kit may also be used to retrofit a MKI Debarker on a mill model prior to '97, but be aware
that the additional weight of the MKII Debarker head may cause the up/down motor on these
mills to experience current overload, motor trip, or a shorter life span.
The retrofit kit includes a MKII arm weldment, cutting head with guard, tension spring, mounting
fasteners, and instructions. See Form 877 for a detailed parts listing.

This part # is 016205 $813.00  todays cost.

The original question is the debarker will not go in or out.  I see some of the big pulleys rust from moisture and I always try to make sure to clean the pulley and bushing. Most times the belt will form to the pulley and I turn the belt to another location. The belt never turns more than a few inches.
You should hear the motor run and see the motor pulley turn, if the belt is not moving then something may be rusted. The spring rod should move in and out when the debarker is held in place or locked in the travel position.  If the motor only turns one way then you have an electrical problem in the brush. The end of the small motor includes the brushes is available from WM.

Hope this helps.
Marty

[barbender]

I have the same mill, and I had to take the debarker pivot apart and clean all the old grease out of it. Even though it seemed like it swung ok by hand, it was gummed up enough it was impeding the swing. I saw Marty Parsons post somewhere that mills that are out in the weather tend to get this problem. My .02.

[Magicman]

I mentioned this in an earlier post, but do no overlook the fact that the debarker is heavy.  When the sawmill is set up with the loader side a bit higher, the debarker weight will help it swing into and contact the log.

Mine is a MKII.

[JustinW_NZ]

ok, tested power at the motor - none there with someone flicking the switch
Then tested behind the switch
Flick the switch and the feed to the motor from the switch comes up with 12v
so im guessing theres a wire out in the middle somewhere.

Which after the a big smoke up with wiring we had a while ago it could have happened then.

So I will pull the wire out and replace and see how we go (ran out of time today)

Thanks for the comments so far

Cheers
Justin

[JustinW_NZ]

Problem was a short in the wiring loom from the console that was damaged with some others during a bad power fault AND a dodgy joiner coming apart on the arm heading to the in/out motor.

Cheers
Justin