Remotor an older PFM Shay

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Anyone have the tools and skills to re-motor an older PFM Shay? The pittman motor has died from old age, but the shay itself is in great working condition but needs a new heart. I would like to have a can motor installed, but I lack the talent to perform the surgery.

I have asked around at the LHS and clubs with no positive results.

Any advice or contacts?

Thanks

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Yes, I am able to and have remotored PFM shays with can motors. I live in Kokomo Indiana and handle the repair work for the local shop. If you would like a reference, contact The Train Exchange in Kokomo Indiana. Ask for Jim. He is there Monday and Friday evenings. I am usualy there on Fridays as well. I just regeared and rebuilt my personal Rivarossi Casey Jones Engine. Thanks Mike Toney. cadetpwr at hotmail dot com

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Here is the website of a gentleman who does this type of work. I have not used him so cannot offer any opinion on his work.

http://www.shayfixer.com/TheShayFixerRemotoring.htm

Regards

Rick

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Let us know how you make out. I have one of these too and although it still runs I can foresee a tranplant. It was my first brass engine, how about $70.00 brand new from a hobby shop. Those were the days.

Dave

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Mine was 54.95 for a B-3.

Rick

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Mine was $39.95…That was 3/4 of my weekly paycheck from my summer job…I was proud as a peacock when I bought that beauty…I was 15 years old…