maintenance of PW 2037 4-6-0 armature

I’m not sure what you have. Lionel’s postwar 2037 is a 2-6-4, not a 4-6-0. Better post a photo.  

Yes Jim, a 2-6-4.  (I had a bag of parts off to the side with the front axle and looked at the motor backwards).  Maybe I shouldn't be doing detail work over the holidays! Thanks.

Wally

To get the armature out you need a gear puller to remove 2 sets of wheels.

To replace the wheels properly needs a wheel press with the proper cups. 

Your local Lionel repair station should have the tools to do this for you.

Larry

I wouldn’t pull it out unless it’s absolutely broke. Clean the commutator face with a tiny little hunk of scotchbrite and clean out the three segment slots on the commutator face and let her eat. Just try and wipe up any rust on the armature with WD40. I don’t pull those motors apart unless they are really broke....that’s a bunch of unnecessary work........if you do pull wheels they will have to be re-quartered properly and pressed back on and still get good gear alignment as you press it all back together.........I’d clean it all up in place and see how she runs.......Pat

I agree with @harmonyards - don't need to pull the armature out to clean the commutator as it involves quite the amount of unnecessary work. I clean my commutators with CRC 2-26, cue-tips, and tooth picks.

2037 still not moving. E-unit buzzes, seems to be rotating (sprayed with contact cleaner); cleaned edges of armature plates (corroded/rusty)(still not shiny); cleaned armature face and grooves; brushes good, just cleaned the sides and ends; cleaned brush slots.

Also, can't figure out how smoke pump rod works or fits; one offset end may interfere with wheel rod movement(?). Having trouble finding manual.

Also, headlight wire loose; where does it attach to? (soldered end)

Wally

Olsen's has the service documents and everything when their site is up and running:

http://olsenstoy.com/searchcd2a.htm

Here is a wiring diagram to get you started:

I have two junker 2037's I picked up in an estate sale.  Give me a day or 2 and let me get the motors cleaned, tuned and running good and I can sell you 1 for $25.00.

OK George. thanks.

Wally

Cho Cho Wally posted:

OK George. thanks.

Wally

I will PM or e-mail you when I'm done with maintenance.

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