Lubrication 2035 loco

[Anonymous]

Thanks all for your advice and the information.  Much appreciated!!!

[1688torpedo]

Hello Don- It sounds like the Bronze Bushing on the Gear Plate for the Armature Shaft may be worn out & needs to be replaced. This is not good as this is a sign that the Bushing can no longer hold Oil & your Motor will run harder & hotter as well. Try Jeff Kane at The Train Tender website & he should be able to help you out as he has friendly & reliable service & he should have the parts on hand to help you out. P.S.- The Binding is of extra concern as that can wear out the Gears over time & the engine will no longer be able to run at all. Take Care & have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

[ChiefEagles]

Switch to a synthetic oil, it may last longer.  Don't forget to lube the wheel axles and gear axles too, & both ends of the armature.  The brush plate end may have a little extra clearance in it from age, it wouldn't hurt to use a little gear lube like Lucas Red 'n Tacky on the ends of the armature to take up some of that slack from age/wear/tear.

Rob

and is "slicker".  Less heat, less wear.

[ADCX Rob]

Switch to a synthetic oil, it may last longer.  Don't forget to lube the wheel axles and gear axles too, & both ends of the armature.  The brush plate end may have a little extra clearance in it from age, it wouldn't hurt to use a little gear lube like Lucas Red 'n Tacky on the ends of the armature to take up some of that slack from age/wear/tear.

Rob

[Anonymous]

Don, This sounds plenty normal to me. I lubricate my engines after a few hours  of running also, its just normal maintainence. The armature shaft is the fastest rotating part on PW engines, so it makes sense that the oil will get vaporized or slung off over a period of time on tyhe fast moving part. Unless it looks worn (hole oversize), then it ok. Just keep it up and all will be good.

Merry Christmas!

[Anonymous]

Over the years my old, well run, Lionel 2035 locomotive seems to require a drop of oil on the armature shaft after a few hours of operation to keep it from "squeaking or binding".  Does anyone know if this is normal or maybe due to wearing of a bearing or other part?  Incidently, after a small drop of oil is applied the engine runs just fine.  Thanks for any input.