Reply to "Pittman motor question"

I believe most of the Pittman motors Lionel uses have bronze (oilite) bearings. They are usually assembled with thrust washers between the armature and end mounts.It would be difficult to get oil past the bearings to these thrust washers without disassembling the motor. You might try setting the motor vertical with the gear side up and putting a drop of oil on the shaft a few times a day for a few days hoping it would migrate past the bearing.

Pete