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Maintenance of a Post-War Lionel Scout

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Maintenance of a Post-War Lionel Scout
Posted by NNJRailfan on Sunday, August 14, 2016 10:52 AM

Good morning from the steamy East Coast,

i recently acquired a post-war Lionel Scout, an 0-4-0 with road number 1062.  I pulled out the chassis to oil the gears and wheel axles, and noticed that there is a wick leading into the motor.  I don't want to start pulling that apart, but other than the parts list I can't find any info on what to do with it.  I suspect it's for oiling the internal parts of the motor, but want some advice on how much oil I need to put on it.  Thanks!

 

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, August 14, 2016 11:05 AM

Enough oil to wet the wick. I have a bottle oiler and anything with a wick just gets a good squeeze. Unless you feel lucky or brave don't open the plastic motor.

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