SW8 and S2 Service Issues

Hi the Sw8 the first one you described sounds like you could take the plastic shell off the engine and wash it thoroughly with Dawn dish soap that will wash out all the grease or oil then just blow dry with air from compressor or canned air under pressure! that should clean top just fine!

Second engine SW2 could have binding in drive train or just have Debree in the gears around the motor worm or between the wheel gears. if you can figure it out it could easily be repaired!

Alan

Thanks, Alan. Removing the shell from the frame is a very complicated process, as its not in one piece like on some diesels. I'll try spot cleaning it with dish detergent, first

For the same reason, I haven't been able to access the drive mechanism on my S2. I didn't want to risk damaging it further by trying to remove the shell pieces. If there is debri causing binding, it left the factory that way. I'll give it another look.

Jeff

If the work was done under warranty it shouldn't have happened, sloppy work

@Former Member posted:

For the same reason, I haven't been able to access the drive mechanism on my S2. I didn't want to risk damaging it further by trying to remove the shell pieces. If there is debri causing binding, it left the factory that way. I'll give it another look.

Jeff

Maybe try a forum search. I recall there was a drive issue with one of the small diesels when Lionel first began equipping then with horizontal drive, could be the s2 if it's an earlier offering.

I believe some were able to remedy it themselves. I can recall if  it was simply a lube issue or a need for adjustment.