A very good tutorial. I rarely take the trucks all of the way apart and it is normally enough for regular maintenance. They are gorgeous locomotives and will run forever, with a little TLC. My brother's 2343's are still working quite nicely, after 74 year of running. An excellent video, as always.
This is one of the good reasons I like watching your videos no one takes time and cleans them hate to say this you're probably the only one I know does it thanks so much for the educational information that you give us.
Nice set Dave. The 2343's are still my go-to choice when it comes to diesels. After all they are the ones that successfully ended and started it all. Sort of a love hate relationship for me.
Nicely done. I have awoken more than a couple horns by shooting a little contact cleaner into the hole in the top of the horn. It’s far easier than opening the horn.
Here's a tip Dave. Don't throw away Lionel brushes when they get worn down, because they are usually the same size as Marx brushes and can be used in a Marx engines.
Awesome hands on tutorial as always Dave. They look and sound great. The 2343 is definitely on my wish/want/will get someday list. Thanks for the videos.
Great tutorial Dave! I don't own one of those classic old Lionel F3's and don't plan on getting one BUT as we all know things DO change. And when/if they do I'll be ready! Thanks for posting! OI'll
Great video on the 2343! I have one as well and I've done that maintenance too. It's fun to work on and a great feeling to see it run so well afterwards ! I also have a cordless iron. Mines from Harbor Freight and so far so good after a years use. My only beef with it is that I only get about 15 minutes of use after a charge but I'm usually done by then. Curious to hear about your iron.
Why would you not fix the gear drive? New solder iron looks interesting. I always replace worn brushes, rollers, shim the worm gear bearing blocks, replace wires with a slightly bigger gauge, and definitely fix the slipping axle gear. Many times the front coupler side to side travel needs to be addressed because of too short of travel. The metal arm hits on the truck to prematurely in it’s travel. Hint the pick up wire is sometimes too close a fit in the frame slot with the motor. I deburr, enlarge and round slot edges
A very good tutorial. I rarely take the trucks all of the way apart and it is normally enough for regular maintenance. They are gorgeous locomotives and will run forever, with a little TLC. My brother's 2343's are still working quite nicely, after 74 year of running. An excellent video, as always.
The 2343 has such an awesome grunt from it's dual motors. A true classic.
Forever one of my favorite engines and in remarkably good condition! Just gorgeous!👍🏻
This is one of the good reasons I like watching your videos no one takes time and cleans them hate to say this you're probably the only one I know does it thanks so much for the educational information that you give us.
Those scratches and paint touch ups just give the set character. And you can always hide them with a good weathering job.
If the port hole plugs are yellow, they are original. Very beautiful engines indeed Dave🚂
You are pretty adept a fixing and cleaning. It's very interesting to watch. Thanks.
Nice set Dave. The 2343's are still my go-to choice when it comes to diesels. After all they are the ones that successfully ended and started it all. Sort of a love hate relationship for me.
Quick tip at 24:33 . During heating, stab a toothpick in the hole, and remove heat. Once it cools a little, remove the toothpick.
Nicely done. I have awoken more than a couple horns by shooting a little contact cleaner into the hole in the top of the horn. It’s far easier than opening the horn.
Here's a tip Dave. Don't throw away Lionel brushes when they get worn down, because they are usually the same size as Marx brushes and can be used in a Marx engines.
Awesome hands on tutorial as always Dave. They look and sound great. The 2343 is definitely on my wish/want/will get someday list. Thanks for the videos.
Great tutorial Dave! I don't own one of those classic old Lionel F3's and don't plan on getting one BUT as we all know things DO change. And when/if they do I'll be ready!
Thanks for posting! OI'll
I saved this to my watch later list. I am 100% sure I’ll reference it in some FB post. Great tutorial, including the mistakes.
Nice how to video Dave! Great job!
A small ultrasonic cleaner from Amazon with any light detergent that you choose works wonders on these pieces ( trucks ect ect )
Great video. Do you think modern Lionel will still run after a good cleaning 70 years from now? I don't !
Well done!
Great video on the 2343! I have one as well and I've done that maintenance too. It's fun to work on and a great feeling to see it run so well afterwards ! I also have a cordless iron. Mines from Harbor Freight and so far so good after a years use. My only beef with it is that I only get about 15 minutes of use after a charge but I'm usually done by then. Curious to hear about your iron.
I worked on this set as well a few months ago😂, tracks were a lil rusted but that’s cause they haven’t been used
Why would you not fix the gear drive? New solder iron looks interesting. I always replace worn brushes, rollers, shim the worm gear bearing blocks, replace wires with a slightly bigger gauge, and definitely fix the slipping axle gear. Many times the front coupler side to side travel needs to be addressed because of too short of travel. The metal arm hits on the truck to prematurely in it’s travel. Hint the pick up wire is sometimes too close a fit in the frame slot with the motor. I deburr, enlarge and round slot edges