182 Crane repair ~ info, please

[Anonymous]

Just bought a basket-case, but it looks repairable.
Are the 182 mechanicals the same as the 282? The KLine repair manual (Aurotech) shows exploded 282, but not the 182.
Is a repro boom identical to an original?
Any help on the original controller, before I open it up, would be helpful as well. The only function that seems to work is the 'boom left' button. The center "magnet on/off" switch just spins in place.
Thanks to all, in advance, for your help.

[Anonymous]

OK... how about an article that tackled the repair? Anyone? Help? Please?

[Algonquin]

Hi Trainbud,

According to the CCT index of articles, The October 1992 issue had an article titled "Repair Lionel's Magnetic Crane". I don't have my copy in front of me right now. If your interested, I can look it up late tonight when I get home and provide additional information.

Let me know.

Regards,

Tim Pignatari

[Anonymous]

Thanks, Tim;
I'll do some digging myself to see if I have that issue. If not, I'll let ya know!
Thanks for replying,
Scot
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