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 Posted - February 19 2009 : 12:05:15 PM
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does anyone know where to get brushes and springs for a chat choo choo? or is thier a sub.
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Posted - February 19 2009 : 11:33:53 PM
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I don't know of a source of substitute springs, except springs from a Bachmann or Life Like pancake motor, which I believe are the same size. I've got a few from PT junkers.
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Posted - February 20 2009 : 09:06:19 AM
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[quote]I don't know of a source of substitute springs, except springs from a Bachmann or Life Like pancake motor, which I believe are the same size. I've got a few from PT junkers.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759-February 19 2009: 11:33:53 PM
thanks ,thats what ive been using.i am new to the site and to the pc world . ive always kept that engine running for 35 plus years , i guess its becouse its my first real loco.most collectors ive talked to dont like the tyco stuff and wouldnt call it a real motive power,but when your 8 yrs old w/all those moving parts and smoke wow, now @48 and having a few other engines it still puts a smile on my face. adam
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Posted - February 20 2009 : 3:24:08 PM
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I recently parted out a PowerTorque, not sure if I still have the springs but I do have the brushes.
    
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Posted - February 20 2009 : 5:10:16 PM
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quote:
thanks ,thats what ive been using.i am new to the site and to the pc world . ive always kept that engine running for 35 plus years , i guess its becouse its my first real loco.most collectors ive talked to dont like the tyco stuff and wouldnt call it a real motive power,but when your 8 yrs old w/all those moving parts and smoke wow, now @48 and having a few other engines it still puts a smile on my face. adam
Originally posted by adam gordon-February 20 2009: 09:06:19 AM
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It's all about what we had as kids, right?  You must be very good to your engines if it's still running after all of these years. My first Chattanooga moved to the rip track after the pinion gave out, but it got a lot of use. I even put extra weight in the tender to make it pull ridiculously long trains. 
Those replacement brush springs should do fine.
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Posted - February 20 2009 : 10:55:20 PM
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| Have you tried the brushes and springs from Athearn? Also, I have gotten some good milage with using just the springs without the brushes. Just strech the springs out and they will pass current to the commutator. The spring can cause excess wear on the commutator surface though.
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Posted - February 20 2009 : 11:27:00 PM
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Has anyone measured these to see if they will work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Aurora,-AW,-JL-T-Jet-Copper-Pickup-Shoe-Springs-20-pcs._W0QQitemZ190282868110QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090128?IMSfp=TL090128178006r20493
http://cgi.ebay.com/10-pair-Wizzard-T-Jet-High-Performance-Motor-Brushes--_W0QQitemZ120373183156QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090204?IMSfp=TL090204171008r30925
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Edited by - Ray Marinaccio on February 20 2009 11:45:19 PM
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Posted - February 21 2009 : 01:12:55 AM
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| that is the problem w/bachman brushes they ara just a tad smaller in diamiter,and i dont think i get full power . thanks iwill try the athern stuff.
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Posted - February 22 2009 : 3:06:54 PM
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those look like they would work ,at least the springs for sure ,a bit pricey but i havnt seen them any cheaper.i cant scarf any parts off other motives cuz ive gotten most of them in good working order now its time to work on cosmetics.here is a pic of 40 years of on and off collecting.
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Posted - February 22 2009 : 3:09:14 PM
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| hi ag i like the little brass switcher next to the golden ten wheeler ken
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 Posted - February 22 2009 : 3:53:07 PM
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I like the B&O hi-noser! 
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Posted - February 22 2009 : 4:37:00 PM
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| thanks ,the ten wheeler is an old tyco painted before i got it , it didnt have a motor ,so i put a pt in the tender it runs real fast.
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Posted - February 22 2009 : 4:44:41 PM
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yeah but whats the brass switcher is that a painted tyco ken
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Posted - February 22 2009 : 4:44:47 PM
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| ive got to admit of all my stuff the 2 chats are my favorite i just cant get enough smoke . as far as diesel are concerned i love those heavy dash units . the b&o is ihc for 25.00 new ,its smooth for the $, and all wheel drive [12} .
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Posted - February 22 2009 : 5:15:58 PM
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| THAT SMALL 040 WAS BOUGHT FROM THE SAME ARTIST WHO RUINED THE TEN WHEELER.IT IS A 35 YR OLD LIFE LIKE ,RUNS LIKE A NERVOUS CHIUA WA !!! THANKS FOR ASKING. AG
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Posted - February 23 2009 : 09:30:10 AM
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I dont know if this will help with the chatanooga but I recently
got a Powertorq drive running again with a simple fix.
I cleaned the armature of all its goop & grease
the brush springs were flat with no "spring left"
I used AFX slot car Brush Springs I had extras of,
I had to trim the length but they worked fine
I also think the AFX brushes are the same diameter.
It might be worth a look in the slot car isle of the hobby shop
for brush springs you can substitute.
It got me thinking about rewinding the armature
and adding stronger magnets like the slot car guys do
to increase the power Maybe some day I'll
"hop up" my Spirit of 76 Alco and see if it works.
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Posted - February 23 2009 : 11:05:35 AM
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thanks , ive also noticed if you torq the screws to much it runs slower ,i bought one yesterday for 10.00 off craigs junk it just needed a good cleaning of the armature . as far as adding wire to 1 , i never tried it , i guess keep adding until it starts to rub the casing and subtract just a little and make sure it spins freely . good idea. let me know if you get r done . great smoker for ten bucks.check out the smoke blasting out of bottom. wow my others dont smoke like this old hippy.
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