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clean and oil F9 locomotive

Started by nrbrooks1982, June 15, 2015, 04:02:29 PM

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nrbrooks1982

I have a Bachmann F9 diesel, approximately 25 years old.  I am pretty sure it has never been cleaned or lubricated, so I am trying to do so.  I am having difficulty removing the rear truck and motor assembly from the chassis.  I unscrewed all visible screws but it will not pull out.  I am nervous to fiddle too much for fear of breaking anything.  Any suggestions?

Len

The instructions sheet, which includes how to remove the motor, can be found here:

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/HOEMDF9DIESEL.pdf

Len
If at first you don't succeed, throw it in the spare parts box.

jbrock27

nbks82, what was it about it, that prompted you to look into lubricating this loco?
Keep Calm and Carry On

nrbrooks1982

jbrock27 it just sounds rough when it runs; plus I've neglected it in the past when cleaning/lubing other locomotives.
Len thanks for the link.

jbrock27

#4
Yep.  Len's a terrific resource :)

I like to use fishing reel grease (just a little) in the gears and use oil for metal parts that need lubing.  The grease has PFTE in it and is safe for plastics.  WalMart and KMart carry it-grey tube, inexpensive.
Keep Calm and Carry On

nrbrooks1982

Thanks for the recommendation.  I use an Atlas lubricant I purchased from a hobby store some years ago.  So far I'm pleased with it.


electrical whiz kid

Been using Labelle's line of lube products for 40 years; no beefs.
Rich C.