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Lionel 242 motor question

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Lionel 242 motor question
Posted by silentman on Sunday, October 19, 2014 8:49 PM

Greetings all. Can someone inform me the purpose of the wick for this type engine? Does it need soaked in oil or something?  Thanks in advance.

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Posted by 8ntruck on Sunday, October 19, 2014 9:17 PM

Yup.  The wick needs two or three drops of oil on it to lube the motor.

 

Good luck.

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