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Title: Spectrum SD45 (non DCC)
Post by: Britrailer47 on February 21, 2021, 08:15:27 PM
Hi I'm new to this forum and I need some advice as to where to get a couple of complete gear trucks with worm gear for a discontinued Spectrum SD45 (Northern Pacific) The ones installed have started to squeal and become very noisy, I have lubricated the gears but to no avail so would like to replace both units, any insight and help would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Spectrum SD45 (non DCC)
Post by: rich1998 on February 21, 2021, 09:15:49 PM
Maybe someone here can tel you if the other locos have the same parts. Notice the worm is separate. It drives a worm gear on each truck, I use Labelle oil and great with WTFE witch helps a lot. I get the kit from Amazon.
I make sure nothing, gears are rubbing. A drop of oil on each motor shaft at motor.


Rich
Title: Re: Spectrum SD45 (non DCC)
Post by: rbturner on February 22, 2021, 08:42:13 AM
I think Rich is right about trying a drop of oil on each motor bearing.

As soon as 'squeal' is mentioned I think motor lubrication.