Tight inner handle ZW | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Cho Cho WallyOGR Forum Member

I have a ZW on our club layout with tight inner right variable power handle. I replaced a roller but nothing else. How can I loosen the handle?

11/10/179:42 AM

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C W BurfleOGR Forum Member

Is it a postwar ZW or a modern era transformer?

11/10/1711:00 AM

ADCX RobOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I see this as beneficial, not detrimental.

11/10/1712:18 PM

Dave45681OGR Forum Member

C W Burfle posted:
Is it a postwar ZW or a modern era transformer?

Got to be PW, I believe. No rollers in any of the modern flavors of ZW.

-Dave

11/10/1712:28 PM

Cho Cho WallyOGR Forum Member

Dave is correct- postwar. The lever is really tight that's why I asked about how to loosen it.

Thanks.

Wally

11/17/177:04 PM

TrainLarryOGR Forum Member

Make sure the entire lever and dial assembly is mounted properly in the case.

Insure no parts are slightly bent.

The inner dial and contact assembly may be a tight fit on the shaft. The shaft might need a slight polishing until the dial assembly rotates freely on it.

Larry

11/17/177:26 PM

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