I have an older AF locomotive. When going forward ,it goes rather slow,but when in reverse it goes quite quick. Is there any way to speed it up forward?
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First up would recommend a good cleaning removing all the old grease in the worm drive. Could be a bushing problem too from play in the drive and axle mechanisms....
teddyg, I have to concur with c.sam. A good cleaning may be in order perhaps starting with spray electronic tuner cleaner from a place like Radio Shack. Now, very cautiously remove the two long back screws on the motor to dis-assemble it and clean it well. Lube the front bushing and be sure it looks to be in good shape. Re-assemble it. You might want to consider some new motor brushes from someone like Doug Peck from Portlines Hobby Supplies. They're easy enough to install. I've never met a Flyer engine that could not be made brand new! You can also call Doug and get some good advice. You may need to add a washer on the front part of the motor shaft.
Phil
Port Lines has repair clinics on-line, check out #20 - That "Faster-in-Reverse" Syndrome
Originally Posted by Philo:
"I've never met a Flyer engine that could not be made brand new!"
Phil
One of the great things about these old machines; same with post-war Lionel.
All you (usually) need is a screwdriver and some oil (grease); no fancy electronic equipment,no Optivisor...
Mark in Oregon
Mark,
The Optivisor works fine, just make sure you Configurate the Notificator first.
Brady
The Optivisor works fine, just make sure you Configurate the Notificator first.
Brady
Originally Posted by Brady Burdge:
Mark,
The Optivisor works fine, just make sure you Configurate the Notificator first.
Brady
The Optivisor works fine, just make sure you Configurate the Notificator first.
Brady
Ahhh...so that's what I was doing wrong.
Will let you know how that works out...
Mark in Oregon
I most often resolve this "syndrome" by spin-sanding the commutator faces flat again with progressively finer sandpaper (320 to 1500) and a variable speed electric drill or press. Assuming first everything else checked out as clean and/or within spec, this usually restores original operating performance which is about 10-15% slower in reverse than in forward. However, not in every case, which leads me then to try a new (NOS) or less used armature next.
