Ruston Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Can someone please tell me if the worm for a Bachmann 08 is available as a spare part and if so from where or whom? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 From their Service Department? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 As general rule you can only remove a worm from a Bachmann loco by either a) destroying the worm by splitting it or sawing or grinding enough away to reveal the armature shaft and then splitting it or b) destroying the motor by heating the worm until it comes loose on the armature, The heat will kill the motor. Probably easier to buy a new motor with worm, or indeed a new 08, or maybe an old Wrenn one which takes Romford/Markits worm gear sets and will last 50 years. Yes I have many a scrap Bachmann mech in my scrap drawer.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted February 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2021 When the motor in my fairly new Bachmann 08 failed (a few years back now) I found the worm quite easy to remove and put on a spare Mashima 1833 I had lying around. The bore is 2mm so was an easy fit the Mashima also being about the same size as the Bachmann motor. I also transferred the flywheel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedlington North Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I've got a failed motor from one of my Bachmann 08s. It has the flywheel and worm still attached and in good condition. Yours for free if you pm me your address.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Sorry, I hadn't noticed any replies to this. It's sorted now. I replaced the motor with a smaller one, and a nylon worm. It runs even better than it did before and by getting rid of the huge motor I was able to fit DCC sound into the loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy water Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 https://www.ekmexhibitions.co.uk/store/GENERAL-SPARES-inc-Rolling-Stock-c65516375?offset=18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisG62 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 On 22/02/2021 at 10:10, Ruston said: Sorry, I hadn't noticed any replies to this. It's sorted now. I replaced the motor with a smaller one, and a nylon worm. It runs even better than it did before and by getting rid of the huge motor I was able to fit DCC sound into the loco. @Ruston I may be looking at replacing a Bachmann 08 motor. Could you share the details for the smaller motor you used please? Thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 On 22/02/2021 at 10:10, Ruston said: Sorry, I hadn't noticed any replies to this. It's sorted now. I replaced the motor with a smaller one, and a nylon worm. It runs even better than it did before and by getting rid of the huge motor I was able to fit DCC sound into the loco. I too would like to replace the motor/worm combination in the 08s I have because there isn't enough room inside the body for a battery and Rx pcb. To do this I need the details of the worm so a replacement will mesh with the current gears. I would be most grateful if that info could be published here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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