Guys, thank you for all the advice! It's proven to be very helpful.
After careful consideration, I decided to let this engine set for a bit as I returned to workk half time this week which is great but also has created or revealed some previously unknown issues regarding my head injury/TBI/concussion. But just like with this 2 rail, Kusan DC, I'll work through it.
Anyway, I've kept the motor in the casing as suggested. Took it to my LHS after a doctor's appt today and was hoping to catch the mechanic who works on my trains, just missed him but the LHS owner put me in contact with him.
He gave me some more info about the motor and what to get if I'd want to replace it. I'd need a Pittman DC-71, which is produced by Bowser. This gentlemen, who has been fixing trains for years, said to get to the website soon because today he was told Bowser is closing- which isn't too farfetched considering their recent factory closures over the last year.
Regardless, he asked me if I was sure the motor was dead. So my LHS tried his leads on it and it ran for about 5 seconds! I think that the problem is two-fold:
1.) One of the magnets is not in full contact with the commutator. After reading these posts and then researching I definitely know that magnet . doesn't "look" right, i.e. theres space in between.
2.) I have been using a Lionel 7 volt power pack. My LHS used a 12 volt DC power pack. Apparently these motors require a good amount of Direct Current(from what I read) so I just might not have enough power, in which cash I'll just pick up a stronger DC powerpack.
3 rail conversion is still an option, but I'd like to try 2 rail first. Will keep y'all posted
Sincerely,
Steve
