I have a squaking noise from the motor. Took it out and this is what I have along with the brushes. Is this enough to cause it? Haven't had one of these apart in 50 years. This is the large scale version.
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I think somehow your post was missed.
For 50 years, your brushes and commutator look pretty good. Clean them with some alcohol. If the commutator feels rough or has ridges use some fine sandpaper (1000 grit) to smooth it out and clean with alcohol. Check the face of the brushes, if they are uneven, use the same sandpaper to straighten them out. Again clean up with some alcohol.
Squeaking is a mechanical noise. Put a drop of oil on the commutator end of the shaft and on the other end. If you can, run the motor on you bench to be sure the squeak is gone before reassembling the locomotive.
@Danr posted:I think somehow your post was missed.
For 50 years, your brushes and commutator look pretty good. Clean them with some alcohol. If the commutator feels rough or has ridges use some fine sandpaper (1000 grit) to smooth it out and clean with alcohol. Check the face of the brushes, if they are uneven, use the same sandpaper to straighten them out. Again clean up with some alcohol.
Squeaking is a mechanical noise. Put a drop of oil on the commutator end of the shaft and on the other end. If you can, run the motor on you bench to be sure the squeak is gone before reassembling the locomotive.
Thank you,right on the head. Nice and quiet now.
Glad that worked out.
