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Noisy Shay

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Noisy Shay
Posted by hwolf on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 7:44 PM

I have two identical Shays.  One runs nice & quiet, the other has what sounds like a gear noise.  The sound changes as the speed changes. Can I use a drop of LaBelle oil on the Rods? I run HO.

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  • From: Western, MA
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Posted by richg1998 on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 7:50 PM

 If they are the Spectrums, one may have a cracked gear. Search these messages for shay cracked gear and read on.

Rich

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