Hello everyone, I have a Lionel 671 that is not smoking. The heating unit melts the pill but it doesn’t smoke. I took it apart and found that there wasn’t any packing in the bowl to absorb the liquid, no piston, or if it needs a spring , and it’s missing the lever which I think pumps the piston which pumps the smoke out. Those are the parts I think it needs. If I’m correct, I can’t figure out how the lever is installed. Can anybody help? Thank You.
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There were different versions of the 671. Some used flappers instead of pistons. Can you post some pictures?
I don't see a piston for the lever to move up and down.
You are correct in that you need new packing for the heating element to sit in (with the liquid).
John
I think the piston is stuck inside the cylinder. You need to use a heat gun and melt out all that smoke pill residues. Then you can see what you have. It looks like the lever is missing. They are available.
where and how do you install the lever. Thanks
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