20 2257 new haven ef3b electric

 Can any of you guys please help me on this issue? Can I get a motor number so I can order?

Much thanks, Jerry

Not positive but doubt you damaged the motor and nothing else. Is it possible the side frame is bent and rubbing a wheel or tire? Pictures?

Hi Bob,

I did look to see if the frame was bent and I will look again however I disassembled the motor from the truck assembly and it was still hard to turn relative to the other motor. Could I have damaged a bushing or something and do you have any idea how I could get it fixed? I hope I don't have to buy a motor assembly but if I do do you have any idea where I can get one?

 Again much thanks Jerry

Have you called MTH and asked about the price to order?  I have a MTH steam locomotive that I got used with issues.  You can tell from looking at it that it was clearly dropped.  Everything is fine except the motor.  The shaft is bent somehow so it still turns freely, but the counter weight is now off center and it vibrates just a phone, so it doesn't run so well.  With the right angle of force with that flywheel on the small motor shaft in these locomotives it is possible to damage the motor and nothing else.  IMHO your best bet is to call MTH, give them the catalog number of your locomotive and pay for a new motor to be shipped to you.

Thank you very much for your reply as I appreciate it. Looks like I will have to get a new motor.

Thanks again,jerry

If if fell on the wheels it may have pushed the wheel sets in and they are rubbing against the inside of the truck. Maybe you got that lucky

The truck seems fine and loose. I banged on the top of the motor and it seems to be running much looser now. Still not perfect but will run at 2 or 3 miles an hour? Maybe the rubbing wore itself out I don't know. I did spray a little oil on the top of the motor by the shaft and maybe that helped. Anyhow, much thanks for all your notes.

Jerry