einot
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Post by einot on Jul 11, 2024 8:16:41 GMT -5
Hi guys! I happened to acquire new in a box AZL SD-45 #UP 3633 with very good price and cheap eBay int. shipping. (for those who don't know, eBay international shipping is the best and cheapest way of getting stuff across the Atlantic with no risk to seller or buyer).
The model was produced back in 2015 I believe... so if it has sat in a box for 9 years, what kind of maintenance should I perform to it before trying to run the motor?
BR,
Eino
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Post by dazed on Jul 11, 2024 9:21:14 GMT -5
Clean the wheels.
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Post by shamoo737 on Jul 11, 2024 17:25:15 GMT -5
Lubricate the gears, and that’s with all new locomotives.
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Post by einot on Jul 11, 2024 23:08:17 GMT -5
Lubricate the gears, and that’s with all new locomotives. Really? All new? This is a mixed message from what I’ve heard before… what’s the reason? -Eino |
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Post by Kez on Jul 12, 2024 13:48:12 GMT -5
Yeah, I have to disagree with John (shamoo). Don't lube unless it tells you it needs it. They usually come over-oiled from the factory anyway.
My advice would be to put it on the track and apply power slowly. If it runs, then all is well. If not, then you might have other issues.
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Post by cwrr on Jul 12, 2024 18:20:56 GMT -5
I'd run it for a little bit by itself, in reverse for a bit, then forward for a bit. Let it break in slowly.
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Post by Curn on Jul 12, 2024 18:37:40 GMT -5
Usually when I use a locomotive that has been stored in the case for too long, I find the the most common maintenance needed is removing the excess oil off the body. When being stored on its side for so long, the oil ends up at the bottom. which is the side. Beyond that, AZL locos just seem to run without issue for me. I live in an area that has ~45% humidity all year long, which might play a role in that.
-Matt
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Post by einot on Jul 14, 2024 11:40:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips guys!
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Post by BAZman on Jul 17, 2024 12:15:34 GMT -5
If you have a NCE Power Cab, you can see the Current draw and compare to others ( which is quite variant with 20 years) but i consider >40mA a limit. Nominally 20mA (o.02 Amps)
You have similar with DC, although lesser values with the Decoders. >30mA a limit. Nominally 10~20mA (o.02 Amps)
Visually, if it runs similar to others, should be OK, straight of the box, at same ‘controller’ position.
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