Reply to "Maintenance for Lionel 3461 Dumping Flat Car"

Alan MancusOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Hi, I would recommend not taking it apart but rather put a DROP of oil inside wheel axle and spin the wheel that usually takes care of the problem as almost always rust is the culprit and not pet hair! I would recommend turbine oil never use wd40 as it will gum up! your local hobby shop will have all kinds of oils just remember Don't use wd 40! I have many of these cars and the only other maintenance might be occasionally the coupler string will break and need replaced!

also, the solenoid wiring sometimes becomes very brittle and insulation comes off due to age and can short out to frame! sometimes you might need to replace the wiring and resolder cold solder joints!

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Alan

12/2/227:47 AM

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