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Lionel MPC 8142 Tender problem

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Lionel MPC 8142 Tender problem
Posted by MouseMotorMike on Sunday, February 16, 2014 6:40 PM

Hello I'm new to these forums.  I have a Lionel 8142 from 1971 or 72 with the "Sound of Steam" Tender that has a sound problem I hope someone can help me with.  The sound works great for a couple of minutes and then it gets very intermittent until it finally quits altogether.  I can come back and run it the next day and it works fine.  Any help would be appreciated. 

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Sunday, December 22, 2019 8:32 PM

Replace the now long-deteriorated foam mounting pad under the SOS circuit board with new material.  They short out on the chassis with movement.

Rob

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