TMCC SF F-3 Needs help, I need help too!

Thats the Odyssey magnet that came off the flywheel on the left motor in your photo..

Easiest fix is to replace the the motor driver on the far right with an ERR Cruise M. The cheapest but much harder solution it to get a new magnet along with a FixIt flywheel and replace the flywheel. The hard part is removing the flywheel without bending the shaft.

What is the number of the engine? Lionel may have a complete motor.

Pete

@Norton posted:

Easiest fix is to replace the the motor driver on the far right with an ERR Cruise M. The cheapest but much harder solution it to get a new magnet along with a FixIt flywheel and replace the flywheel. The hard part is removing the flywheel without bending the shaft.

Actually, the flywheels are typically pretty easy to remove.  I take them off without taking the motor out of the truck since many Lionel trucks are a PITA to remove the motor from.  I just use the Timko wheel puller and yank the flywheel, then repair it with the Fix-It flywheel and magnet.

@J.motts, wow, I’m glad to see all of the components that make up a TMCC F3 Lionel diesel, it’s a Bunch of parts, my simple advice, make an appointment with Gunrunner John if he has the time. You’ll be glad you did. Great thread, oh, another thought, always check out your new engines upon arrival, and notify the seller pronto. I’m sorry you had this problem. Now this applies to new engines too, it’s hard to believe that new engines sometimes have issues. I’ve learned this the hard way more than once, but now, I’ll check everything out upon arrival. Good luck in getting this fun to run engine back on track. Happy Railroading Everyone

Hi Pete, I'm sorry I don't have any idea as to what the number is but I appreciate your taking time to read my post and give a response.

GRJ, thanks also for your response, I was hoping you would chime in on this.  I have a feeling that it was broken when I received it but that's water under the bridge now.  I sent you an email a few minutes ago about it.

FWIW, if nothing else is wrong, what should happen when you try to run this with TMCC is as soon as you crack the throttle, it will take off at full speed.  If it's doing something else, there may be a different issue in addition to the flywheel magnet.  The motor should certainly run without the flywheel, just way too fast!

J, what is the cab number on the shell? Thats a clue.

Pete

@Norton posted:

J, what is the cab number on the shell? Thats a clue.

Pete

Right, I typically search for something like Lionel TMCC F3 #xxx and usually that will turn up a product number.