CanuckMark
Member
Hi guys...
I recently picked up a Proto1000 Erie Built A/B pair on EBay. They are in mint physical condition and are super smooth when they do run, but the power pickup isn't too good. They both jerk around a lot even though the track is clean. The wheels are freshly cleaned as well with no significant improvement.
Any tips on improving electical pickup? Is there anything I can do with the side plates to improve that pin-type of pickup? Maybe a conductive lube in the pins? It looks like they were in a smoking home - even though there isn't any visible residue, can that get in the contacts and (shutter) the motor?
Thanks in advance guys.
Mark
I recently picked up a Proto1000 Erie Built A/B pair on EBay. They are in mint physical condition and are super smooth when they do run, but the power pickup isn't too good. They both jerk around a lot even though the track is clean. The wheels are freshly cleaned as well with no significant improvement.
Any tips on improving electical pickup? Is there anything I can do with the side plates to improve that pin-type of pickup? Maybe a conductive lube in the pins? It looks like they were in a smoking home - even though there isn't any visible residue, can that get in the contacts and (shutter) the motor?
Thanks in advance guys.
Mark