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Hello postwar specialists and all others. The 2360 has been in storage for a long time and recently has been on display on a shelf. Today I added some gear lubrication with Labelle 106 synthetic grease.  It ran well for about half an hour  waking up slowly. Then in the next half a hour it was hesitant and started to make this noise.  Hmmm, a bit sad as something is dysfunctional. What exactly I don’t know. Might anyone be able to identify issue by the symptoms portrayed in the video enclosed?
thanking you for any advice.

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@Leroof posted:
  • Question: what lubricant would you recommend for the armature bearing and worm gear parts?  Will the labelle 106 synthetic grease work with this?
  • is there a comparable product you might point out?

    thanks very much, have a great week.

Personally, I never saw the need to specifically go & purchase Labelle products. The rule of thumb is to grease gears, oil shafts. If you have some motor oil around, that will work fine. Don’t take what I say for gospel, if you’re happy with Labelle products, then that’s fine. For these older postwar locomotives with big beefy motors, I like something a little heavier than Labelle.

Pat

Did some motor maintenance and found this under the works! See photo enclosed. I cant identify what or where it came from and goes. Have studied Greenbergs repair book and cannot find this in the illustrations. Can someone point out where it goes? Thanking you in advance for any help. I’m not going to start on the second motor until I square this side away.

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So the outcome is no noise (yet). I  did notice that it sometimes one of the motors has some resistance at times. Perplexing.  Gears are clean and clear of debris. Brushes are clean and uniform.
I will keep an eye on it. I will fully assemble and run for a more thorough test run tomorrow. The horn works now and I have some washers and springs to stabilize the lead end trucks.  As my test layout is 031 ‘s traditional return loops, there are a few 022’s to traverse. More on this later on.

thank you all that replied. The postwar GG 1’s are far more complex. What an experience!

Joe’s got the right answers here, ….loose magnets known culprit on this model, and others. The tell tale will be a wheel that has been rubbed shiny on the backside. When the magnet works its way loose, it’s drawn to the wheel, where it acts as a very effective brake shoe. This will make the motor(s) drag just like stepping on the brake pedal in your car.

Pat

I just checked out the pages for the 2360 GG1 in my copy of the "Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual for Lionel Trains 1945-1969", page 164.  It notes the use of "Iron Glue" to re-cement the magnets and using spacers to keep the magnets properly centered.  Let the glue dry for 24 hours.  This is a great engine and mine has seen many miles.  Good luck getting yours in tip-top shape again!

@Leroof posted:

There’s the rub! Very shiney on that wheel.
a prying I will go. What glue shall I use?
thank you for this important tip!

The magnet doesn’t want to move! It’s been there since before I was born!  gentle prying doesn’t cut it. Any suggestions?

gunrunnerJohn, that commutator face is very shiny now and the brushes are good. Thx.

Patients is the word....don't rush it,keep trying,eventually it will come loose....be sure to observe how the magnet was on the truck ,and reassemble it the same way to preserve polarity. use an epoxy glue.....joe

CUPRI, yes I read that in my book as well. Thx for the reply and encouragement.

Joe, the magnet doesn't even  budge!  I will continue as you recommend.
i agree placement and polarity count. Yes epoxy should work if ever this relic gives in! lol.  I did see that all around some parts of the magnet’s edge there is a hardened brown film. Old epoxy perhaps or “iron glue” I have scraped some of it with my dental picks. Not sure how thick these magnets are, might you know? Thx.

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Patience, diligence,  bravery and faith but this old magnet  Still not budging! It’s dicey business trying to pry it off. The environment is the wheel and the truck, both easy to damage. Solvents to aid in this anyone? Not sure what Lionel used for adherence of magnets. There’s a reference in the Greenberg repair book of using “iron glue” when reattaching magnet. What is iron glue anyway? What solvent to loosen iron glue?
thx

If the magnet was loose, the only thing holding it on would be the magnetism.  It would come off easily.   If it is not loose, do not break it loose. If the magnet is still glued on and it is rubbing the wheel, the issue is bearing wear.  Just pull the wheel off, put is a 0.010’’ thick washer, part 671M-23 usually works, and you should be good to go.  The extra star washer you have is part 2340-33. It goes on top of the truck where the motor mounting screw goes through. I believe it is there to improve the ground electrical path from the truck into the sheet metal frame. It is not shown on the 2360 service manual illustration.

@Leroof posted:

Patience, diligence,  bravery and faith but this old magnet  Still not budging! It’s dicey business trying to pry it off. The environment is the wheel and the truck, both easy to damage. Solvents to aid in this anyone? Not sure what Lionel used for adherence of magnets. There’s a reference in the Greenberg repair book of using “iron glue” when reattaching magnet. What is iron glue anyway? What solvent to loosen iron glue?
thx

IRON GLUE was a product name from the 50s, probably not made now...use epoxy,can't help with solvent,maybe Acetone...

Gotta agree with David Johnston......how can the magnet be rubbing on the wheel if the magnet is stuck rock solid, and you can't budge it????

Seems to me that there is too much play in the wheel/axle, and this is what's causing the rubbing on the magnet.

You may have to delve deeper into the exact cause of your problem before going crazy on the magnet.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Peter......Buco Australia.

@Buco posted:

Gotta agree with David Johnston......how can the magnet be rubbing on the wheel if the magnet is stuck rock solid, and you can't budge it????

Seems to me that there is too much play in the wheel/axle, and this is what's causing the rubbing on the magnet.

You may have to delve deeper into the exact cause of your problem before going crazy on the magnet.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Peter......Buco Australia.

Me too, …I agree with David, …..he’s the resident postwar guru,…

Pat

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