harmonyards posted:Rickw2 posted:Rickw2 posted:I also have a 6-18056 Hudson. I'm the original owner. It ran great when new, but noisy compared to current engines mostly because of the Pulmore. I love the looks of the Vandy tender even though it's not proto. It's been in storage for over 10 years and I want to start running it again.
I have a question about lubrication. Do I have to take the engine apart to grease the gears, or can I just turn it over and get to the gears that way. Of course, I'll oil the wheels and rods. Also, do you think it'll run on 036 or do I need at least 042? Thanks!
OK, I oiled the axles and rods, but I have a question about grease. Exactly where do I grease the gears? The manual points to this screw that says grease and others. Do I take the screw off, apply grease, then replace the screw? I just don't know. Help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Take the screw out, set it to the side, be mindful of any tiny gaskets attached to the screw, or still stuck on the locomotive. Use a syringe, or a pin greaser, or a tiny tube of grease, and squeeze a tiny bit into the first and last plugs. The center plug is the gear well. Give it a good couple pumps....use your favorite grease, Iām not starting that debate over again...wipe any excess, and reinstall the plugs....they just need to be snug, not 3 grunt tight....a 1/10th of a grunt......š.......Pat
Many thanks Pat. I know it seems simple, but the manual isn't clear about it and I don't want to mess it up. I have been using MTH grease, but I'm open to suggestions. The MTH tube isn't small enough to do what you wrote about the first and third plugs. I'm not aware of any debates over grease so whatever you say is good for me. Thanks again.
