amongst the trains I inherited from Uncle Jim was a 2140. I hooked it up, light comes on, it hums, but nothing else. The drum moves freely, as does the arm. any thoughts?
thanks!
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Try greenbergs repair manual listing for the 140 signal. It's not the 2140, but I believe that they are the same product under a different number from MPC.
There should be a rubber like washer with three fingers on the face of the coil (under the rotating cup). Is the washer there? If so, do the fingers look worn.
I think it is a good idea to clean out the hole at the center of the coil. I use a drill bit that just fits. I turn the bit with my fingers, perhaps using a pin vise. The idea is to clean out any dirt, not to enlarge the hole.
No lubrication is required.
I've got a Greenberg's reprint of the Lionel manual, but it doesn't show a parts breakdown like Olsen's does.
It looks like the rubber washer is there, and one of the fingers is missing. I'll send for a new one. what holds the rubber washer in place?
and am I correct in that the rotating cup is the only thing that moves? (other than the swing arm)
thanks again
came across a couple other neat things in Jim's stuff. anyone know what this track would activate? all it says on it is "Made in USA" The spring looks similar to the one Marx used on the tilt coupler.
and, this just HAS to be worth $$$$....unopened, in the original package, NOS Lionel track pins! should get at least enough to finally get that 226E I've been wanting.....
(J/K)
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That section of straight track is not Lionel. It's probably Marx. the black device mounted to it does not look like a Lionel part either.
I use a tiny bit of glue to hold the drive ring in place on the Banjo signal. Sometimes they just stay in place via a friction fit.
so...is the drum the only thing to move?
The drum rotates and makes the stop sign swing. That's it.
Replace the rubber washer if one finger of the washer is missing. The original washer is held on by a 'sticky' back . Replacements are just held on by friction which work fine. Then add a light sprinkle of powered graphite to the inside cup. This lubes the cup and helps wonders. The track is a Marx brand uncoupler track for their tilting scissor couplers.
thanks Chuck
