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marshelangelomarshelangeloOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Hi Members, I have a Texas Special F3 A, that I'm refurbishing, airbrushing etc.  My question is that the train runs very well in my opinion, (with what knowledge that I have)but I've noticed from day 1, on buying it off of ebay that when the train runs and i believe it's speed is good, the front Pickup roller sparks alot while the train runs.  Is there a need for concern here?  None of my other F3's does this and if this is a problem what can I do ?  Replace the pickup wheel ?  I need answers once again and as usual my thanks to all of you AGAIN.   MARSHELANGELO

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ReadingFanReadingFanOGR Forum Member

Could be dirt or old oil on the roller axle. Clean the roller as best you can and put a TINY drop of oil or graphite at each end. Then turn it by hand. Run it and see if there is any improvement.

 

Sometimes turning the roller quickly with a Dremel Tool helps. Don't use an abrasive head. Use something smooth and (relatively) soft.

 

One more possibility is a loose wire/connection at the truck. Check that, too.

 

This is a common problem. It usually has a simple solution.

 

Good Luck!  Keep us posted.

 

 

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