I have a drawbridge I purchased recently, new in the box, despite being over 45 years old.
I set it up and it is very noisy.
Is there a way to lubricate the gears?
Should they be lubricated?
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What's the Lionel number of the bridge?
6-2317
It's noisy by nature - can motor driven gear mechanism inside a resonating plastic box. A light coating of the Lucas Red 'N' Tacky #2 might quiet it down some, but I would be glad at this point that it still works at all with none of the gears having cracked over the years. Just the way that forked lever snaps into that drive pin makes me cringe every time, wondering if this is the time it lets go from age and/or fatigue.
@ADCX Rob posted:It's noisy by nature - can motor driven gear mechanism inside a resonating plastic box. A light coating of the Lucas Red 'N' Tacky #2 might quiet it down some, but I would be glad at this point that it still works at all with none of the gears having cracked over the years. Just the way that forked lever snaps into that drive pin makes me cringe every time, wondering if this is the time it lets go from age and/or fatigue.
Mine was rarely operated and failed as described above. This was not built to last.
Thank you all for your comments.
I will try the suggested lubricant to see if it helps.
I like the term "resonating plastic box".....perfect description.
And yes, I guess I am lucky it is still running. My grandson loves it.
