Lionel 182 Crane

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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My 62 year old crane has a warn rotorshaft bearing hole in the brush cap. I plan to drill out the worn hole. Glue a short section of 5/32 inch brass tubing as a new bearing surface. I saw this done somewhere in the past. Does anyone know of this fix. Where it may have appeared. Or, is there a better method that I need to know about? All advise will be taken very seriously.

Thanks.

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I cant add anything, but thought your question was worthy of being “bumped” to the top of the page, so maybe someone may have some thoughts might see it.

Good Luck

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Short of finding another brush cap, this sounds viable if everything fits correctly.

Kurt

PS Sorry I missed this earlier, thanks for the bump Don.