Odyssey 1 Fix-It Flywheel

Can you measure the existing one? Also did you order a new magnet? Its not included with the flywheel.

Pete

I have done more of these magnets than I like to remember.   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS.  On the magnet, one side has very small dots on it.  When you put things together, be sure the dots face skyward away from the motor.  Magnet rings are cheap.  Buy a few.  You may not regret that you did.  I buy these rings 12 at a time.

For spacing, you can simply measure another motor if you have one handy.

Marty Fitzhenry posted:

Magnet rings are cheap.  Buy a few.  You may not regret that you did.  I buy these rings 12 at a time.

Marty, I'm going to guess that you use just a couple more of them than the average guy!

The "Fix-it Flywheel" is a new one on me. Is this a Lionel part?

Used to replace the flywheel and magnet ring on standard diameter flywheels.  It has a set screw to make it easy to install.

My parts order arrived late yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately the set screws for the "Fix-It Flywheel" were nowhere to be found. Dropped them an e-mail last night since I wouldn't be able to use a phone today. Didn't really expect an answer today, hopefully Monday.

Just to hedge my bet a little bit, just in case they are out of them, does anybody know what size set screw. Standard/Metric ????

What is the secret trick to remove the old flywheel without damaging the armature shaft?

I use the Timko Wheel Puller.

Doug W. posted:

My parts order arrived late yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately the set screws for the "Fix-It Flywheel" were nowhere to be found. Dropped them an e-mail last night since I wouldn't be able to use a phone today. Didn't really expect an answer today, hopefully Monday.

Just to hedge my bet a little bit, just in case they are out of them, does anybody know what size set screw. Standard/Metric ????

The set screw is a long 2mm with slotted head. Not sure of the thread pitch but its the more common one used on many train parts. Might be a bit tricky to make one as the slot is very thin.

Pete

Norton posted:

Doug W. posted:

My parts order arrived late yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately the set screws for the "Fix-It Flywheel" were nowhere to be found. Dropped them an e-mail last night since I wouldn't be able to use a phone today. Didn't really expect an answer today, hopefully Monday.

Just to hedge my bet a little bit, just in case they are out of them, does anybody know what size set screw. Standard/Metric ????

The set screw is a long 2mm with slotted head. Not sure of the thread pitch but its the more common one used on many train parts. Might be a bit tricky to make one as the slot is very thin.

 

Pete

 

Surprised by the number of sources of set screws, nice to know that there are alternative sources readily available. Only one of many:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/M2-30...54A0UxQjYbZDl4aU0NXg

Just a suggestion: Bring your new fly wheel to your local well stocked hardware store, and test fit some set screws. Does it really mater what sort of drive (slotted, hex or something else) the new set screw has? It will be hidden inside the flywheel.

CW, its a 2mm set screw, no screw head. You won't find this screw in a hardware store. I doubt you would even find any 2mm screw in a hardware store with a thread long enough to match the radius of the flywheel regardless of drive type. Too long or too short and you throw off the balance.

Its a moot point anyway. Lionel has the correct set screw.

Pete

I was just surprised as to the availibilty in small quantities or just one piece. The last time I had to find a really odd size and style of a screw the only way was to buy a bag of 100, just for one stinking screw. It wasn't for a train repair.

Has anyone else actually ordered these parts? I have and twice O ordered and twice the magnet ring didn't work with the flywheel. Maybe I ordered the wrong magnet ring.

See Marty's post, the orientation of the magnet is important. What I found odd is the fixit flywheel is machined undersize for the magnet. You have to make spacers to hold it centered while the glue dries. I have only had to replace one and still have one in the parts box but if I have to order more it will just be the magnets and I will reuse the flywheel after reaming it for a sliding fit.

Pete

Matt Makens posted:

Has anyone else actually ordered these parts? I have and twice O ordered and twice the magnet ring didn't work with the flywheel. Maybe I ordered the wrong magnet ring.

I've ordered and used them, no problems here.

Marty Fitzhenry posted:

I have done more of these magnets than I like to remember.   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS.  On the magnet, one side has very small dots on it.  When you put things together, be sure the dots face skyward away from the motor.  Magnet rings are cheap.  Buy a few.  You may not regret that you did.  I buy these rings 12 at a time.

Marty,

The new magnets don't have "very small dots"  on one side. They now come with a scarlet/burgundy colored mark. This also is the non-magnetized side so I am assuming this is the side that faces away from the sensor with the magnetized side facing the sensor.

I plan on cutting up an aluminum soda can to make the very narrow shims to hold it in place while the glue drys.

P.S. Since the flywheel is drilled and tapped in two places directly opposite of each other it seems as though this would create a slightly un-balanced condition if only one set screw is used.

Thanks for everybody's input.