Lubricating Lionel 2340 GG1

Trainman52OGR Forum Member

Trying to catch up with "stuff" while sitting around the house. I decide that it is time to lubricate my GG1 which probably hasn't seen new grease or oil since the 1960s. I have the K-line Service Manual but it doesn't really cover lubricating the motor gears and armature shaft. I have the original instruction sheet around here somewhere. Looking for that will keep me busy for a long time. Does anyone happen to have a scan of that available along with recommendations for lubricating the drive gear and the armature shaft? I have the LaBelle grease and oil.

Thanks - stay safe

4/3/202:18 PM

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joe kraskoOGR Forum Member

Rich...you need to remove the collector lift it aside CAREFULLY then take out the screw that holds the motor...lift it out and oil the bearings in the motor then lube the motor truck...repeat on the other side...should be easy....also check the commutator see if it needs cleaning...do this by removing the top of the motor...careful of the brushes....have fun....stay safe...joe

4/3/202:36 PM

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TrainLarryOGR Forum Member

Very simple rule of thumb for lubricating our trains: Oil anything that spins in any kind of bearing, and grease for gears.

Remove all old grease with Naphtha, which is also good for cleaning everything including wheels, pickup rollers and track.

Larry

4/3/202:41 PM

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Trainman52OGR Forum Member

Thanks!!

4/3/203:07 PM

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