hdrider Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I have a couple of the above which squeal and screech especially on corners and at speed. Is this just a matter of lubrication and, if so where should I oil them? (I'm a bit of a novice and don't want to make a horrible mess of them!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 A tiny drop of oil on both ends of the armature shaft (particularly down behind the small gear wheel). Be careful not to get any on the commutator or brushes. And DON'T use 3-in-1 oil, or WD40. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Thank you for the advice Stewart. What kind of oil would you suggest? Alastair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon G Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Stewart’s advice is spot on. Ringfield do squeal if the armature shaft is dry. The usual advice on oil is to use a mineral oil, such as Singer sewing machine oil. I personally have a Gaugemaster oil pen. One of them should last for years, even with a large fleet of locos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Thankyou for the advice. I shall have to find a sewing machine shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted May 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 1, 2018 Thankyou for the advice. I shall have to find a sewing machine shop. Any decent hardware store should have something suitable or hobby craft shop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon G Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 You can buy the Gaugemaster oil pens on Amazon. Just search on Amazon for Gaugemaster lubricator. There is one for £4.75 that I just saw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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