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 Posted - July 28 2011 : 12:44:16 PM
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I have a Mantua/Tyco older model 4-4-0 I'd wanna repaint due to the fact that it has a very poor custom paint job. I also have a ol' Mantua canned motor from thier newer 0-6-0T I wanna use. Is the shaft big/small enough fer the hex adapter? Also, what parts of the boiler are removable?Don't wanna damage my bell or domes!Had the idea of painitng gloss black with gold accents.
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Posted - July 28 2011 : 12:45:59 PM
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Also, how can I ground the new motor to the frame?It was setup fer the 8-pin quik plug fer DCC, not gonna use that thang!Also, whta guage of wire could I use and where can I find the right sized end where it connects to the frame?
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Posted - July 28 2011 : 7:07:47 PM
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| You can run jumpers for the DCC plug, that way it retains its resale value. Just bend a bit of small, stiff wire and jump the top two together, then the bottom two. Make sure they don't touch each other and you're good to go.
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