@TrainLarry posted:One thing that has not been mentioned is, has the motor been serviced? A dirty motor (commutator, brushplate, brushes and springs) can draw more than normal current. Also, does the mechanism turn freely and is it well lubricated?
Any of these will cause excessive current draw through the rollers, getting them hot.
Larry
Yup... and, if you are going to buy new rollers, you may as well get some new brushes and any other parts that may be needed. Remember to clean the commutator if you install the new brushes. It's a pretty easy Loco to work on and gain a ton of experience with... oh, may as well clean the contacts on the E-unit as well.
Wizzer... you got the photos up! You are now qualified to do your own repairs!
This is close to the 2046... Lionel 2026 O-gauge disassembly & repair...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVGNjpJRaTQ
More open frame Lionel motors...
Lionel #2025 Clean & Lubricate: Motor Removal-Part 01
Lionel #2025 Clean & Lubricate: Assemble Motor-Part 02
Lionel #2025 Clean & Lubricate: Install & Lube Motor-Part 03
And... 681 smoke unit repair ...different motor type but the smoke unit works the *same* way.
