Reply to "Questions about 248 Engine - Pics added"

ron mOGR Forum Member

Mythotto posted:
Hi Guys - I just purchased a Old restored 248 Engine off the Bay. Seller said in good working order. Upon testing I noticed no light (not light bulb related) and the engine ran very sluggish with needed extra power to get the engine moving. After the engine ran around the track about 10-15 times the Engine stopped and appeared to be over heated - body became very warm to the touch.
Any help on what might be going on would be appreciated.
Ken

What I would do is to get some CRC contact cleaner to thoroughly clean the brushes, brush holders, commutator and pickup shafts. You may consider degreasing all the bearings, gears and shafts. Then go back and apply a small dab of grease/lubricant to the gears. A drop of 30w motor oil applied to all the shafts and bearing surfaces. After doing all those items do a bench test or place the loco on the track (without the shell) and see if it works.

Let us know of your results.

Ron M

12/5/151:40 PM

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