I got an RA drive along with some other parts to restore an old Tasco. The drive makes a sort of rattling noise and then stops after less than a minute. The red light does stay on so the power is there. Turning it off and back on starts it up but it just stops again. Worth trying to open up the gearbox or look at finding another one?
Thanks for the reply, the gearbox is a sealed unit and I'd probably break it trying to open it. I noticed it runs when not on the mount but everything there looks clean and free.
The worm is fine and I even tried it with the clutch bolt loosened off. If I muck about with the drive shaft when it's running it just dies completely. I'd say it's knackered and I'm going to have to get another. :-( Thanks for all the suggestions though.