Early Proto 2000 PA motors draw 3 amps, how to change the motor?

[phillipbayly]

Hi everyone
I have just converted to DCC and my early model Proto 2000 PA motor is drawing huge current decoder
Does anyone know how and where I can find a replacement motor?
I understand later models only draw 1 amp. I don't want to have to buy a new loco if I can help it, and I understand Lifelike is being bought by Walthers, (please correct me if I am wrong). So I can not contact Lifelike.

Any ideas please
Regards Phil

[rrinker]

 You can contact Walthers for P2K parts. At one time I believe LL was offering repalcement motors, I don't know if they still are but it can't hurt to contact them. The new motor is the same physical size as the old one so it's a realtively simple matter to replace it.

 

                                            --Randy

[tstage]

Phil,

Walthers already bought LifeLike and did so back in 2005.  At first they were really scurrying to try and get their LL parts department organized.  I think they have a better handle on it now.  However, I haven't bought any parts from them directly so I can't really tell you for sure.  Definitely worth a call.

Phil, keep us posted what you find out...

Tom