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Hi Todd,

 

I have been working on both the 2037 and 2026 (early version), so I do know a little bit about restoring them.

 

So, first, having a parts diagram is critical.  The Greenberg Repair Manual for Lionel Trains is a great choice, however, you can also look at them on line in Olsen's online directory. Here is a link to their library of engines.

 

 http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd2a.htm

 

It looks like you got a lionel 2036 with some modifications, as noted by Mike and John.  According to Greenberg, the 2036 has magne-traction but no smoke. 

 

Did you take some wheels off to remove the Armature? If you did, then you need to be careful in mounting them in the correct position and quartered. 

For cleaning, the motor and other metal parts, I use mineral spirits, using a tooth brush to clean the parts.  For heavy grease, you can soak the parts over night. Mineral Spirits are highly combustible, I use it outside or in an open garage away from sparks or flame.

 

I have had good luck using a dremel with a wire brush to removing rust on the drive rods and screws. They really clean up nicely. 

 

The dremel with wire brush can also be used on the wheels and other metal parts to remove rust.

 

You will most likely need new brushes and springs.

 

If you got the armature outof the motor without removing the wheels let me know!  You will need to clean the commutator face (the copper service), using TV tuner cleaner or similar cleaner.  You can also lightly sand the face using very fine wet-dry sand paper.

 

There are ways to test the continuity of the amature. If you email me I can send you some instructions.

 

The other major overhaul is the E unit.  The easiest way to re do the wiring is to order new four finger and two finger contacts that are pre-wired.  Jeff at the train tender has them. you will also need to rewired the light. You can order the washer and eyelet that has wire connected to it. The coil in the E-unit will need to be tested,  I just attach leads to the two contacts and if the plunger raises, then you know it works. 

 

Lastly, the draw bar looks like it has a coupler added to it, you can get a new drawbar so you can hook a tender up to it.

 

Keep us posted on your progress and let us know if you have any questions. Mos tof what I learned has been from the forum. 

 

All the best, dave

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2036 was my first train and still have it with the rooling stock track and transformer and run it today. I would replace the front pilot as it has been modfied. Obviously the 6466WX tender didn't come with it as it has a knuckle coupler in the rear which must be attached with the screw in the rear pilot. There should be a rivot there.

That is one well played with loco.

 

" The e-unit doesn't like my fastrack switches, but it is running great on a basic upper level oval."

 

I never had a issue with mine.

 

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