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RE-POWERING the
AHM RIVAROSSI 'O' GAUGE
C-Liner DIESEL power truck
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This motor
replacement using NWSL 2231 size motor provides performance
improvement for this fine model - smoother,
quieter, slower, more powerful operation. We here describe the
general method we used which can be accomplished in
about 60 minutes if proper materials and tools are on hand.
Tools required: Miniature screwdrivers
Skill required: This job assumes you have reasonable proficiency
in soldering and disassembly/ assembly
of mechanical devices. If not, your learning experience here
will be valuable despite
problems you may encounter in achieving quick and satisfactory
completion.
Time required: About 60 minutes (plus cure time for bonding
agent and sealant)
Parts required: NWSL kit #2671-4 or #2672-6 or #2673-6 or
#2674-6 according to your preference
Silicon sealant (sold at hardware stores as bathtub caulk,
window caulk, etc.)
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1. Remove power
truck from locomotive chassis.
2. Place truck in box or tray to keep parts together as
you work. Remove 4 screws, lift off truck top (truck
bolster) with kingpin.
3. Lift motor/ bearings/ worms assembly out of truck
motor well (caution - keep the motor bearing springs
from wandering off),
unsolder wiring connections as necessary.
4. Note the motor terminal wire at the wheel wipers may
be merely a friction fit and
can be pulled out. Retain wheel wipers in place for
future use.
5. Insert new motor/bearings/worms assembly in place.
Replace top/truck
bolster and set screws but do not tighten.
6. Working from truck bottom, remove 4 screws holding
bottom
retainer cover in place.
7. Lift old wheel sets out and insert new geared wheel
sets
(make sure both insulated wheels are on the same
side AND the square axle bearings drop into slot
properly)
8. Install the bottom cover and loosely fit the 4
screws.
9. Decide your wiring plan—If your truck has the sprung
wheel wipers, pry them upward slightly adequate to slip
the motor terminal
wire (or extension) under the wiper body and press it
down to ‘trap’ the wire. For more reliable operation
(power pickup),
make sure all wipers in a truck are collecting power and
run a length of wire to be connected to the other truck.
You may want
to add the kit phosphor bronze ‘T’ wheel wipers
(especially if you are powering a previously un-powered
truck) - just screw
them to the lower truck frame so that each end wipes the
back of a wheel and wire to the motor as necessary.
10. Apply power to test the operation of the truck. If
it runs okay, then progressively secure the bottom and
top screws, backing
off if/when a bind develops (cause motor to slow or
stall) and tweak as necessary for free operation. While
the motor usually
lodges in place, if it is not as secure as you prefer,
use a dab of silicon sealant at the motor/truck frame
side to help assure the
motor will not turn during operation.
11. Reassemble model and test operate the model on
powered track. Check operating direction (polarity)
against another locomotive;
if wrong, reverse the terminal wiring connections at
wiper wires.
12. Lubricate motor and worm shaft bearings with light
lubricant such as Labelle #108. If you have interior
lighting to hook up -
connect the wiring to the terminal wires between the
trucks.
13. Have (more) fun! |
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O-ga. Bowser
Corgi Power Truck |
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Name
Description
Item# |
Price Each |
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Bowser MECH FOR CORGI PCC -
3 RAIL TIN PLATE #551-50007
List Price 60 |
$55.00 |
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Bowser MECH FOR CORGI PCC -
2 RAIL SCALE #551-50008
List Price 65
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$59.00 |
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Bowser Mech for Corgi Birney
- 3 Rail #551-50009
List Price 55.95
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$49.00 |
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Bowser Mech for Corgi Birney
- 2 Rail DC #551-50010
List Price 59.95 D |
$56.00 |
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