Is this lubrication & maintenance kit any good?

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Lionel Lubrication & Maintenance Set - 662927

http://www.amazon.com/Lionel-Lubrication-Maintenance-Set-662927/dp/B0006O24ZO/ref=pd_sim_t_4

I have a Lionel 4-4-2 Steamer from a PA Flyer set and I have a Lionel Lehigh Valley GP-38. I know I should be doing some maintenance to them before I start running them. They have been dormant since last Christmas :frowning:

I was wondering if this set would be good to use on these engines. I have to find the manual for the steamer but I dont have the manual for the diesel so I will have to do some searching to find out how to maintain & lube this engine.

Thanks!

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That kit is ok, or you can go to your local hobby shop and buy Labelle 106 grease and 107 oil. Thats all I use. Honestly, I have found grease that lionel sells runs off when engines get warm. Labelle grease will not.

Roger

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Heres your manual, you can view it only or download and print it. Its from the same engine with a different road name. http://www.lionel.com/media/servicedocuments/73-1915-250.pdf

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I’ve had good luck with the Lionel lube kits. The trick is to NOT use excessive grease on the gears. You aren’t lubing a REAL locomotive. [;)]

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Thanks dagison1507! I am going to print it and keep it with the engine from now on.