Skip to main content

Ok so my question is, from this video can you tell where it's coming from. I oiled the engine per the instruction sheet but it almost sounds like it's coming from the front 4 wheels somewhere. It only makes the sound when it's going into the turns.

Hoping to solve this because it's driving me nuts hearing it when the engine sounds are turned down some lol.

Thanks!

Attachments

Videos (1)
trim.0AB3FF28-391A-4F8D-A8CB-53A2FD673549
Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

Lancer.... did you oil driver bearings/bushings?  also how is the front set of drivers powered as if a drive shaft it might be squeaking at its universal joints.

 

no way to tell from video just a best guess on my part.

 

if your into a test turn engine upside down and power it with a hot wire from transformer to the one of the engines roller and connect a negative/common ground to a good engine ground.

 

apply power and now move front drivers to a fully opened setting if you hear that noise you found its source.

just an idea I had.

 

Last edited by Former Member
Originally Posted by Lancer:
Ok so my question is, from this video can you tell where it's coming from. I oiled the engine per the instruction sheet but it almost sounds like it's coming from the front 4 wheels somewhere. It only makes the sound when it's going into the turns.

Hoping to solve this because it's driving me nuts hearing it when the engine sounds are turned down some lol.

 

If only all problems were this easy to solve.  Turn the engine sounds up until you can't hear the squeaking anymore.

 

Pete

Originally Posted by Texas Pete:
Originally Posted by Lancer:
Ok so my question is, from this video can you tell where it's coming from. I oiled the engine per the instruction sheet but it almost sounds like it's coming from the front 4 wheels somewhere. It only makes the sound when it's going into the turns.

Hoping to solve this because it's driving me nuts hearing it when the engine sounds are turned down some lol.

 

If only all problems were this easy to solve.  Turn the engine sounds up until you can't hear the squeaking anymore.

now that's funny!

 

Pete

 

Originally Posted by rtr12:

#107 is what LaBelle recommends for O gauge, it is medium.

OR he could use forum sponsor Excelle Lubricants medium.

 

For medium, I use Lucas Air Tool Oil, which is slightly heavier than Marvel Air Tool Oil, which I also use - plastic compatible, contain rust inhibitors.  But that's just me.  I got no hyper pricey whiz bang stuff, just good ol' conventional, never squeaks, never any problems that aren't easily corrected.

 

Pete

Originally Posted by Texas Pete:
Originally Posted by rtr12:

#107 is what LaBelle recommends for O gauge, it is medium.

OR he could use forum sponsor Excelle Lubricants medium.

 

For medium, I use Lucas Air Tool Oil, which is slightly heavier than Marvel Air Tool Oil, which I also use - plastic compatible, contain rust inhibitors.  But that's just me.  I got no hyper pricey whiz bang stuff, just good ol' conventional, never squeaks, never any problems that aren't easily corrected.

 

Pete

You're right, and also a good point. I don't know much about Excelle Lubricants, my LHS does not carry them (they only have the other brand) and I keep forgetting about the Excelle products.

I don't think he's solved the issue yet.  The squeaky wheel always gets the grease.  Or a high tech medium oil?  Just be happy you're not an oiler on a real steam locomotive.  There are more spots to grease than the hairs on your head.  I fear you would never get any sleep at all.  Good luck, and as always, Cheers.

Originally Posted by Lancer:
Think I'll try and pick up some medium oil tomorrow and give that a go.

I use Labelle 102 on my steamers. Its called a "gear oil" but its merely a "heavier" light oil thats more suitable for O guage, especially steamer drive rod linkage.

 

I've found this oils "stays where its put" better , in turn that results in less oil running off and less frequent oiling.

Add Reply

Post

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

×
×
×
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×
×