My S-2 from Overland also failed when it was fairly new. We
disassembled the motor and found that one of the brushes had broken
loose. We resoldered it to the spring and everything has been fine.
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 5/13/12 2:06 PM, Ed wrote:
> I have an Overland Alco S-4 that needs a replacement motor, original
is shot. I have identified a NWSL motor with part # 2032D-9 that meets
the size needed.
> Appreciate any help,
> Luther "S"tephens
Luther....
In addition to the size, make sure the RPMs are about the same as the
original motor. Otherwise the speed of the loco will be different --
which could be good or bad, depending.
It is rare to hear of a motor simply wearing out from too much
running. What do you think might have caused it to fail -- if
anything? The replacement motor might also fail if the root cause is
not determined and fixed.
Cheers....Ed L.
www.sscale.org
