Squeaky Lionel ES44AC | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Tanner111OGR Forum Member

I have 2 of these engines. One of them has a squeak/chirp in the rear motor. I know it is coming from the motor. I have removed the truck and spun the motor by hand when the engine is off the track. I have also removed the motor and hooked it up to a 9 volt battery and it squeaks then also. I actually replaced the motor and after 10 hours the new one started squeaking too! If I put a drop of oil on the bottom of the motor by the drive gear the squeak goes away for about 2 hours of run time. Then it comes back. I love these engines but I'm tired of working on it. Im going to try a heavier weight oil. Any ideas what oil or lubricant I should use?

12/10/164:35 PM

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RickOOGR Forum Member

Labelle 102 is a thicker light oil. IMO,it makes a better "light oil" for o Guage.

I use it on everything from smoke fan motors, to axle bushings and especially drive rods on steamers.

It lasts longer.

12/10/164:45 PM

romiller49OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I agree with Ricko. Labelle 102 is all I use. No squeaks.

Rod Miller

12/10/165:54 PM

Tanner111OGR Forum Member

I have Labelle 108. What is the difference?

12/10/168:46 PM

RickOOGR Forum Member

As I stated above,102 is a much thicker lube.

It's used as gear lube for h.o. scale.

It stays where it's put and lasts longer instead of running off like thinner oils i.e. 108.

102 is a better oil for the larger moving parts of o Guage trains that are under heavier loads.

12/10/169:40 PM

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