quote:Regarding the 1964 773 I believe that engine was found to use an underpowered motor. IIRC, Lionel offered a motor upgrade kit for it.
From what I understand, larger motors were made available. I believe that Madison Hardware (NYC) advertised them at one time.
But has anybody ever seen documentation from Lionel itself offering or referencing a motor upgrade?
I've seen a fair amount of Lionel dealer / service station material (certainly not all of it), and I have never seen any reference. (Perhaps the Project Roars guys?)
A while back I had an instruction sheet that showed how to replace the motor on the 773 with a larger more powerful unit. If I can't find it, my friend and repair guy Jay Stuhl should have it. Jays been repairing Lionel for about 50 years and he's a walking encyclopedia on pre and post war Lionel. Let me see what I can come up with.
Comparing my 1964 773's motor to what's in may 783 & 785 it's notable larger and both are better pullers.
