Are there any instructions or videos on how to service this diesel? The manual suggests to take it to an authorized service center but there are none available. I don't know if the power train needs lubrication or the traction tires I tried to change are the problem, but it runs wobbly and noisy. Any help appreciated. I have in the past serviced post war diesels but am not sure if this is one that should not be touched by the uninitiated.
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The worm gear in the truck should be greased annually if you run it often, the idler gears every few run sessions and every axle and pick up roller get a dab of oil to keep them lubed is all you need. Did you make sure the traction tires are in the grooves? It should run smoothly if mounted properly. Dental picks work well on all brands of traction tires for me.
I do grease the gears that are easily reachable. Do I need to take the whole engine apart to get to the worm gear? Sorry for my ignorance.
Thank you. This is what I did and found out.
I looked at the bridges you sell, Joe. Very very nice.
Pullmor are basically the same no matter the era they were manufactured. Some have different brush plates and some use capacitors, but all are the open framed AC motor.
All of the Pullmor from 2383 on have been vertical motors.
Thank you Ron. Today I decided to try things. Taking the truck off I did do the greasing you suggested. This one piece popped off. Is it insulation? How do I reattach it - ? type of glue.
That looks to be some sort of a slide or teflon, you can use super glue.
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