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       #Post#: 2156--------------------------------------------------
       roller pickup assembly replacement for lionel 8305
       By: Fred Date: July 4, 2019, 5:19 pm
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       How do you remove and replace the roller pickup assembly on a
       lionel 8305
       #Post#: 2157--------------------------------------------------
       Re: roller pickup assembly replacement for lionel 8305
       By: TrainLarry Date: July 5, 2019, 9:25 am
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       Welcome to the forum!
       Generally, Lionel pickup rollers snap in place. A thin brass
       strip holds them in place
       Here is a short video showing how to replace the rollers. It is
       on a diesel locomotive, but the procedure is the same on a steam
       engine.
 (HTM) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTkZn_2KDHI
       A written tutorial is here.
 (HTM) https://ctt.trains.com/~/media/files/pdf/operating/repair-pickup-rollers-and-shoes.pdf
       Larry
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       Re: roller pickup assembly replacement for lionel 8305
       By: Fred Date: July 5, 2019, 9:51 am
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       Thank You
       I guess what I really need to know is how the electric gets to
       the fields from the rollers. My engine runs if I apply power to
       the ground side of the e unit and either of the brush holders,
       also the light lights and it makes smoke, but nothing happens
       when I apply power to the rollers
       Thank You
       Fred
       #Post#: 2159--------------------------------------------------
       Re: roller pickup assembly replacement for lionel 8305
       By: TrainLarry Date: July 5, 2019, 1:01 pm
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       Here is a schematic of an 'E' unit and motor installation.
 (HTM) http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/cd/locoinfo/locp1.pdf
       Make sure the wiring on your locomotive is correct. If it is,
       and the locomotive does not run, does the 'E' unit cycle with
       interruptions of power? If the 'E' unit cycles properly, then
       the 'E' unit probably needs servicing. Possibly the drum may be
       dirty or oxidized, and/or the contact fingers may not be
       contacting the drum properly or be bent or burned through. Parts
       are available to repair the 'E' units.
       Larry
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