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Bruette reacted to santafewillie's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with
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Good Morning All. Clear with a slight haze and just 79° this morning. High yesterday was 102° like today's forecast. Looking at... -
Morning all! Happy Friday to all you working stiffs. 74 in the Brew City today, going to 81. Some small chance of rain late tonight...
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Yeah, me too. I wish I had kept or remember where all my pictures went. I did a lot of my sightseeing in Japan in '89-91. Had a ton of...
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Bruette reacted to NYC_George's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Love.
My back yard look has changed. Swal
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Bruette replied to the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop.The man who defined the modern role of a closer. He was a cornerstone of the great Oakland A's teams of the 70s helping them win 5...
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Good morning all! Happy Friday! The rain train continues again today. Several thunderstorms moved thru the area last night. Currently...
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I don't think Taj could have made it any easier for Schwarber. The first inning set the psychological tone for the game. The Twins...
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Bruette replied to the thread Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender.@Blk6999 Now you have real experts to assist you, @Mixed Freight and @Dub both with a wealth of hands-on experience! You are in good...
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Bruette reacted to Blk6999's post in the thread Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender with
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That looks like a great way to clean the commitator. Thank you for sharing. I cleaned the armuture the best I could while still in the... -
Bruette reacted to Blk6999's post in the thread Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender with Like.
If I can get my armature out, will definatly be trying your technique. Thank you for sharing.
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Bruette reacted to Mixed Freight's post in the thread Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender with Like.
Try blowing your armature out with some compress air or spray it with some CRC Contact Cleaner. This should clean it up if any copper...
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Bruette reacted to Blk6999's post in the thread Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender with Like.
I attempted to use a punch and knock out the wheel, no luck. Was hesitant to use a wheel puller, do not want to break the wheel...
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Bruette reacted to Dub's post in the thread Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender with Like.
I think the wheels are better off if left alone. Replace your brushes and springs. They are totally worn. You can work your armature in...
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Bruette reacted to Mixed Freight's post in the thread Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender with Like.
Good points. I'm starting to think that with Blk6999's level of experience, your advice may be a far better route for him to take for...
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