Comments on: Old HO Engines

By: Br'er Shaygetz

Br'er Shaygetz — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:36:37 +0000

Just pull them apart and give them a good clean. Many times the old lube has turned into a sticky gel or a peanut buttery paste, the only way to deal with it is a thorough cleaning.

By: loujay_6299

loujay_6299 — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:24:02 +0000

I got few old engines to.Theres one thing to check, its the brushes on the motors. If theres any dirt or oil the connections it make it run slowly. And check the connections to the wheels also can effect the the operation too. Hope that solves your problem. Louis

By: Geof

Geof — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:15:55 +0000

Tom,

The most likely problem you're having is related to lubrication. Think how an actual automobile would run if it sat for a decade or two. Not too good I would think. The light oils on your equipment have probably evaporated or got all gummy by now so if you relubricated or 'tore them down' and cleaned the friction areas like axles and gears you'll probably see a big improvement. Use the LaBelle brand of hobby oils that are designed for small motors and stuff like we use and you should be able to get them at your local hobby shop or here on line.

Hope this helps.

Geof from the US