Lionel 6220 Bell won't ring | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

bmoran4OGR Forum Member

I replaced the pawl wheel (622-49) because the teeth were all eaten up. Now the pawl wheel rotates and interacts with the cams. However, it seems that the bell only rings maybe 20% of the time that the striker is cocked and released. Anyone have any tips for servicing this bell ringing truck?

2/10/159:07 PM

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Dave WarburtonOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Consider yourself lucky. Most people find that bell annoying!

bmoran4OGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by Dave Warburton:

Consider yourself lucky. Most people find that bell annoying!

If it were my only engine, yes, I can imagine it would drive me nuts. But I acquired it because it is different and unique feature and I figure it would be great to have to do some switching with.

Chuck SartorOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Maybe slightly bending the hammer arm towards the bell.

2/10/1510:17 PM

nyc5340OGR Forum Member

@Dave Warburton posted:
Consider yourself lucky. Most people find that bell annoying!

I have a 622, 6220, 8501 WM, and a 624, 623

I'm learning to appreciate the two without the bell

2/7/241:17 PM

joe kraskoOGR Forum Member

Agree with Chuck....SLIGHT bend should do it....

2/7/241:22 PM

AlanRailOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

We are so spoiled. We take electronic bells for granted. Just press a button!

Here is a very clever and ingenious mechanical bell that Lionel's engineers created at the time before.

It's annoying but still amazing.

2/7/242:03 PM

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