Re: Bowser DC-71 new motor noise
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I suspect that the armature has play.? When in reverse, it is pushed toward the magnet and all play is gone.? When in forward, I bet the armature goes back and forth.? If that is the case, you may be be able to use the
Kadee fiber washers to shim it.
This is a pretty common occurrence in Mantua motors as well.
Vic Bitleris Raleigh, NC
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Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 12:32 AM
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Subject: Re: [yardbirdtrains] Bowser DC-71 new motor noise
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Hi Group thanks for all the great tips.
The Bowser motor by itself now runs pretty quiet.
With the motor attached to the chassis and the basic drive train assembled, I get noise going forward but almost silence in reverse.
I've tried shim washers under the motor to change the gear mesh but no big changes in noise.? Should I try washers under both the front and rear motor mounting points at the same time?
Maybe noise is coming from the axles turning in the bearings?? I see some play when the wheels are turning.
I wish I had a nice power supply setup with a current meter, maybe down the road.? For now I'd be happy to tune the motor by ear so that the noise forward equals the noise in reverse,
Any tips?
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