Greeting:
I am relatively new to this forum and discovered that there are a few other folks in the country interested in the repair of Lionel (and other) clockwork motors.
Some years ago, I owned a company that made toy train tools and parts and had some parts made for repair for my 1588 motor. I have since discovered that many of the Lionel clockwork motors use these same parts.
To date, I have disassembled an 1103 handcar, 1511 and 1588 motors. I have documented that the inner "clutch hub" and "clutch spring" are the same in these three motors. I am acquiring other motors to confirm that these two parts are the same in other motors (BTW, would appreciate any help with old motors you may have to determine if these parts are compatible).
Please see the attached pictures that I took from the 1588, but please note these these two parts fit all the clockwork motors I have disassembled.
The purpose for my email is twofold. I am having more of these parts made, and to get a reasonable price, I need to make at least 200 of each. I was wondering if anyone may be interested in these parts, as I'd be delighted to provide a supply. Should have my pricing finalized in about a week.
Also, I am looking for other motors (I have the 1103, 1511 & 1588) to disassemble and document various parts. I WILL RESTORE YOUR MOTORS AT NO CHARGE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THEM FOR DOCUMENTATION. When I restore these motors, I drill and tap the bearing posts (the small steel posts that hold the side plates [bearing plates] together). I then use a 2-56 screw to hold them together, and make future service easier. I also tumble polish the parts so these things come out looking new.
Finally, I am also making the die cast whistle drive gear for the 1511 and 1588 and may make the whistle actuator levers for the 1588 and 1511.
Will appreciate any feedback and or suggestions. Always interested in any old parts that may be of use with these motors. And, if by chance, anyone else has already made these parts, please let me know.
Thanks
Vic
I am relatively new to this forum and discovered that there are a few other folks in the country interested in the repair of Lionel (and other) clockwork motors.
Some years ago, I owned a company that made toy train tools and parts and had some parts made for repair for my 1588 motor. I have since discovered that many of the Lionel clockwork motors use these same parts.
To date, I have disassembled an 1103 handcar, 1511 and 1588 motors. I have documented that the inner "clutch hub" and "clutch spring" are the same in these three motors. I am acquiring other motors to confirm that these two parts are the same in other motors (BTW, would appreciate any help with old motors you may have to determine if these parts are compatible).
Please see the attached pictures that I took from the 1588, but please note these these two parts fit all the clockwork motors I have disassembled.
The purpose for my email is twofold. I am having more of these parts made, and to get a reasonable price, I need to make at least 200 of each. I was wondering if anyone may be interested in these parts, as I'd be delighted to provide a supply. Should have my pricing finalized in about a week.
Also, I am looking for other motors (I have the 1103, 1511 & 1588) to disassemble and document various parts. I WILL RESTORE YOUR MOTORS AT NO CHARGE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THEM FOR DOCUMENTATION. When I restore these motors, I drill and tap the bearing posts (the small steel posts that hold the side plates [bearing plates] together). I then use a 2-56 screw to hold them together, and make future service easier. I also tumble polish the parts so these things come out looking new.
Finally, I am also making the die cast whistle drive gear for the 1511 and 1588 and may make the whistle actuator levers for the 1588 and 1511.
Will appreciate any feedback and or suggestions. Always interested in any old parts that may be of use with these motors. And, if by chance, anyone else has already made these parts, please let me know.
Thanks
Vic