Anyone recognize what this beacon is?

[Skulldigger]

Trying to help someone identify this beacon. He thinks it is an Arrow 530, but I've never seen this type of motor and gear setup in an Arrow. Also trying to figure out of there is something missing where the axle exits the gear box.

 

[tsquale]

Can't say I recognize that one at all!

 

[Skulldigger]

Found a post by Mars Light, that identifies this as an Arrow 551. Trying to figure out if there is something missing as the axel in this one is wobbly. Can't see it good in Mars Lights pictures. I don't know how to tag someone so he would see this post.

Some new members for my collection

I got a Arrow 551 beacon in nice shape. All that was needed was a new dome and some cleaning. Here a video with his older brother 531 (551 replaces the 531): Next one is a North American Signal 4-way flasher. Video says more than thousend words:

elightbars.org

 

[Tony P]

@Mars Light

There, tagged him for you. You can tag members by putting the at sign "@" and then start typing their username and it should pull it up for you.

 

[Mars Light]

Will check it end of the week. Can also make some pics for help

 

[Mars Light]

Here are the requested pics. The lower lamp holder lies on the locking washer.


I guess the shown 551 has to many space between axle and motor housing

 

[Skulldigger]

@Mars Light, Hmmm. It actually looks like yours might have a small bearing or spacer that is missing from his. You can see a faint seam.

 

[Skulldigger]

Yep, I believe I see the remnants of a broken apart bearing in his picture.

 

[Mars Light]

Good eyes, Mr. Eagle.

Maybe an fixing washer is an option to fill the gap.

 

[Skulldigger]

Good eyes, Mr. Eagle.

Maybe an fixing washer is an option to fill the gap.

You mean just a flat washer sized down to fit in the space?

 

[Maxim2Eng]

Does the axle wobble? If so, it looks like what you need is a shim with an outer diameter (OD) snug to the housing and the inner diameter (ID) slightly larger than the axle. I have used plastic/rubber tubing as spacers/shims with great success. Here I use tubing to keep the gear and oscillating arm of my 144-O project at the proper height:

 

[Mars Light]

Yes, a short plastic/metal tubing with the dimensions to reduce the wobbling.