Bench testing convertible transmissions

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Hello everyone,

 

My convertible top broke in "fully up" position recently, with the clamshell at a 20 degree tilt.  Was able to remove the clamshell by getting under it (painfully) and found a shredded motor cable going to the driver's side.  I wanted to make sure that neither of the two transmissions were at fault, so I removed them to examine their gears.  Carefully disassembling them, all the gears appear to be in good shape with no missing teeth, however, when using the old intact cable and using the power drill to rotate the cable, the circular interior that goes into the V-joint does not move at all when turning with the power drill.  Does it only rotate when under pressure?

 

I'm thinking I'm *almost* there and would like to avoid $200-$400 for new transmissions if not needed...

 

Thanks in advance,

Keith Rupp

[Disaster]

It should turn pretty easy...at least mine does...unless something is jammed.