Hello all,
     Well I used the brute force method to get the transformer apart. I=20
had to destroy 3 of the E pieces.  I was successful in rewinding the=20
transformer. The laminations are about half as thick as the ones that I=20
have seen in the past. I wasn't able to tighten the core as much as the=20
factory did. I figure about 5% of the pieces were left out. It doesn't=20
seem to have made any difference. Now that I have lowered the voltage=20
from 60 to 28 I will  have to build a regulator board. Thanks for all of=20
the help.
rich!

On 4/16/2014 10:54 AM, John Ferrell wrote:
> If you decide to try solvents, Methyl Chloride Paint Stripper is not
> worth the health risks!
> If you decide to use heat, few organic coatings will survive heat.
> You could do this with a brick pile kiln using an electric kitchen stove
> element.
> It will stink, smoke and emit toxic fumes. If you heat it too fast it
> could mechanicaly fail. I did not want to say explode...
>
> On 4/16/2014 1:45 AM, Josh Koffman wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>>       I have a question and I am wondering if anyone can help me. I am
>>> trying to disassemble an E-I power transformer. The laminations were
>>> varnished after the transformer was built.  I was able to remove the I
>>> pieces but I can't get the E pieces apart. Normally I am able to get th=
e
>>> E pieces to break loose by rapping on the center leg of the E piece wit=
h
>>> a screw driver and a hammer. I have not been able to do this. Part of
>>> the problem is that these laminations are made out of a very soft metal
>>> instead of regular steel. Does anyone have any ideas?
>>> Thanks,
>>> rich!

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