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Title: Engine squeal
Post by: Bryan V on January 18, 2011, 01:08:50 AM

Hi there,
I just bought an HO Bachmann 0-6-0 AT&SF engine and tender on ebay. I tested it tonight and the electric motor squeals like mad on start up then quiets down after a few minutes. It never actualy stopped sqealing, it just got quieter. It has a small "pancake" style motor that I haven't seen before. Does anyone have any idea how to fix the problem? I'm afraid I'll burn out the motor if I keep running it this way.
Thanks

Title: Re: Engine squeal
Post by: GN.2-6-8-0 on January 19, 2011, 01:18:25 PM

Most likely what your needing to do is to put a very small drop of oil on the driver axel bearings,if it is the motor itself a drop of oil on the motor shaft front and back should solve the problem.

Title: Re: Engine squeal
Post by: Doneldon on January 19, 2011, 07:04:13 PM

Bryan-

Be sure to use plastic-compatible oil,
and use half of the tiniest amount
you think you need.
-- D

Title: Re: Engine squeal
Post by: Bryan V on January 20, 2011, 03:28:46 AM

Thanks, I'll let you know if it works.
By the way, is sewing machine oil ok on plastic?
If not I'll try the hobby shop.

Title: Re: Engine squeal
Post by: OldTimer on January 20, 2011, 10:35:57 AM

I wouldn't risk it...I looked under the hood of my wife's sewing machine and didn't see any plastic. ;) Bachmann and Labelle both sell suitable lubricants.
OldTimer

Title: Re: Engine squeal
Post by: Bryan V on January 21, 2011, 01:30:37 AM

Ok and thanks. I'm off to the hobby shop.

Title: Re: Engine squeal
Post by: Stephen D. Richards on January 21, 2011, 01:35:12 PM

Wahl clipper oil is a good compatible oil that is also a conductive oil. Works very well on those old pancake motors! Stephen

Title: Re: Engine squeal
Post by: Bryan V on January 24, 2011, 01:08:21 PM

Thanks Stephen!

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