TYCO Power Torque Motor Fix

[Midwest Northern R.R]

Hi,

I recently aquired two TYCO Locomotives (GP30 Deisel Santa Fe;Alco Century Deisel Burlington Northern). They did work, until I had an failed attempt at fixing a light and oil problem. Apperently, the person I got it from had breathed life into it once before, and didn't fully secure the motor cover on both. I also later found the light was burned out, and the oil problem was fixed easily, but after I lubricated it, it stopped for good (drowned it).

Does anyone know where or how to fix these motors?

Thanks in advance

Liam

[mbinsewi]

Google Tyco powertorque  You'll get lots of images, and some YouTubes from guys that have rebuilt them.

Just a start, anyway.

Mike.

[Midwest Northern R.R]

Thanks, I've tried a cover-eliminating fix. The motor runs slower, but at least it drives.

[dstarr]

Midwest Northern R.R

Thanks, I've tried a cover-eliminating fix. The motor runs slower, but at least it drives.

 

   That suggests that the cover is/was either drgging on the armature or shorting out power to the brushes. 

[Midwest Northern R.R]

dstarr

There was probably nothing wrong with the cover, besides the fact when I used the cover, the motor didn't spin. It was probably putting extreme friction on the shaft.

 

 

Midwest Northern R.R

Thanks, I've tried a cover-eliminating fix. The motor runs slower, but at least it drives.

 

 

 

 

   That suggests that the cover is/was either drgging on the armature or shorting out power to the brushes.