I’m sure I had it too low on the shaft. Like I had said. It’s really close to not being able to use set screw if flywheel is high on shaft.
Send it to Pay (Harmonyards), he can move the screw down.
You can also glue one of those to an original flywheel and press it on the motor, no screw involved. I do that when it's easy.
Hmm, after repositioning the flywheel. It’s still the same. But now I notice when I change the direction it shutters a bit and sounds like a gear isn’t meshed for a second. At this point I should probably try to find someone to send it to. 😕
Tighten the screws on the bottom of the trucks, it's the most common issue when you have slipping gears on these.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Send it to Pay (Harmonyards), he can move the screw down.
You can also glue one of those to an original flywheel and press it on the motor, no screw involved. I do that when it's easy.
Kenny don’t have to send it ,….he only lives the next county over…..he can ride over here and we’ll fix it….☺️
Pat
@harmonyards posted:Kenny don’t have to send it ,….he only lives the next county over…..he can ride over here and we’ll fix it….☺️
That's even easier! 
Should be a fairly easy fix, just use a regular flywheel instead of the fix-it one. The magnet ring fits those properly, and there's no screw to worry about.
🧐Pat is that you?
@obxtrainman posted:🧐Pat is that you?
Yes sir, …..I didn’t have a job, I had a position ….remember that??…..
Pat
@harmonyards posted:Kenny don’t have to send it ,….he only lives the next county over…..he can ride over here and we’ll fix it….☺️
Pat
Would love to see you! Even if I didn’t have an issue with a train. I miss my train buddy. Not sure how to swap phone #s on here or emails.
Kenny
@obxtrainman posted:Would love to see you! Even if I didn’t have an issue with a train. I miss my train buddy. Not sure how to swap phone #s on here or emails.
Kenny
Click on my profile up in the corner, ….you’ll find my email there, …itll be good to see you after all these years …
Pat
@obxtrainman posted:Would love to see you! Even if I didn’t have an issue with a train. I miss my train buddy. Not sure how to swap phone #s on here or emails.
Kenny
I found your email Kenny, ….I sent my info,…
Pat
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Holy cow! That's a major ripoff, why not just buy a new locomotive? It's an easy job, that's highway robbery!
If you want to do it the easy way, order the fix-it flywheel and the magnet. Then you can leave the motor in place and just pull the flywheel from the top. The fix-it flywheel has set screws and you don't need to press it on, hence no motor removal.
I’m going to try this again. Where did I order the fix it flywheel from? I’ve searched this whole thread. Can’t figure out where I purchased it. Thanx for any help.
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You must have gotten it from Lionel Parts.
