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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    I hear you regarding the finiancial rewards. Fairly confident it would have been cheaper to purchase a better maintained and running 224 then what I will have in the restoration of mine. Labor of love I would say. I decided to go new with the fingers, hopefully the repo will work. Hope to...
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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    t Thank you for the recommendation on an alternate tool. I may have something similar already. One of my fingers has a broken tip. I was going to look at it when I remove for possible resuse. Mostlikely will require a new finger.
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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    Thank you for the part numbers. Will order a few extra fingers for spare parts. Thank you for the part numbers. Will order a couple extra fingers for spare parts.
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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    Had sometime today to revisit my motor. When I bypassed the Eunit it worked. Could see one broken finger on the (2) finger connector at the bottom of Eunit ( connected to one of the brushes). Figure I should go ahead and replace the 4 finger connection also. Does anyone know what these part...
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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    Still having issues. Request guidance on troubleshooting the motor. Ohm meter showing 2.8 ohms between commutator plates. Infinite ohms between commutator and the armature (used the metal axle it spins on for test. Get track voltage at wires attaching to brushes, unsoldered and replaced...
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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    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. Believe I have a puller small enough for the train wheel, most my tools are auto related. Also concerned once I get this axle out, when I go to press it back in...
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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    If I can get my armature out, will definatly be trying your technique. Thank you for sharing.
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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    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 motor frame. Used 1000 grit sandpaper and the communtor looks better, not perfect. After installing the springs and brushes the motor will not work. I can...
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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    Brutte, Thank you for putting so much detail in your response. There is something a little magical about these old steam engines. Regarding the armature, will attempt to sand down the commutator as you suggest. Not sure how much copper is left, will be gental. Would rather have the engine...
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    Lionel 224 steam engine, questions on motor and tender

    Hello, got my Dads old 224 out this past weekend. One of my favorite post war engines in my collection. It was not running well so took it appart to clean. During my cleaning noticed the copper plate on top of the armature was caved in. Where the brushes touch, could fee a little...
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