Hi Bill --
Yes, there is some truth to the magnets getting weaker from disassembly, but
they probably need remagnetizing anyway... It used to be that any good slot
car shop could remagnetize a motor, but now I don't know where I would go. Any
chance that a modern motor can be retrofitted?
Have fun!
Bill Winans
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Roberts
To: S Scale
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 6:49 PM
Subject: {S-Scale List} Commutator play (was Re: Olde Tymer Talk)
> Posted by: "Robert Nicholson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] shabbona_rr
> Date: Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:05 pm ((PDT))
>
> If you still have the old open frame motor in it, you may have too
> much play in the commutator. Pretty easy fix with some thrust washers.
How do you install thrust washers in an old open frame motor?
I have several Rex engines with DC-71 motors with various amounts of
play in the armatures. The motors are held together with screws, so
they should be easily disassembled. However, I've always heard the
permanent magnet can be weakened unless precautions are taken. Is
there any truth to that?
--
Bill Roberts
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