Only one running motor on #2343 Lionel Santa Fe

[edtybor]

I have a lionel #2343 santa fe engine.  When I place it on a track only the rear motor works. All the wiring looks fine. Does anyone have any suggesttion on what may be wrong? Thanks

[ADCX Rob]

2343 F3 Restore or Clean?

Lionel 2343's - Service Before Holiday Running -

And, There are several other similar discussions in the archives.

Basically, do the usual service first - clean & lube.  Do a visual inspection of wiring & connections, make sure all wheels & motors move without binding.

Rob

[SantaFe158]

I've also heard that it's kind of hard to get both motors running in sync with each other, they are pretty old and outside of the usual maintenance or replacement, I don't know how much you can do, but don't take my word for it, the only postwar locomotives I own are steamers, I think somebody had the same problem and just removed one of the motors and runs it like one of the later F3's that had one motor with good results.

[edtybor]

I pulled apart the motor, cleaned it, and now it is running great! Thanks for the help!

[sir james I]

do the above and replace the brushes and springs