Yardbird Trains has a decent motor that I have recieved and I wish to pass it on to all of you . It is a breeze to wire and no modification is needed in order to install. The motor is part # D8120 and sells for around $ 30 with s&h . Very smooth and dependable. I installed it in my 4-6-0 old timer first just to check it out. Now that I have, I think Ill order a few more ![8D]
Here’s one place. Not Alcos, but good motors.
http://www.yardbirdtrains.com/YBMotorIndx.htm
Just a thought–have you tried cleaning the DC-71’s with a soft toothbrush and alcohol? Just dip the toothbrush in alcohol and gently press the bristles against the motor after running it at top speed. I had several open-frame motors that I thought had reached the end of their life, and cleaning them with alcohol renewed them just perfectly.
Granted, the DC-71 takes a little more ampereage to gear down, but after re-running them in, mine work just fine.
If not, look to NWSL for a can replacement. Only problem, if you’ve got direct worm/gear connection, you’ll have to look for a shaft that fits the wormgear. I think you’ll need either a 2.5 or 3.0mm shaft. Take the loco into your LHS for comparison.
Tom [:)]
The Mantua PM-1 motor is actually closer to the DC-70 in size. If you put it next to a DC-71, the Mantua motor is noticably smaller.
One very easy way to power up a Mantua motor is to stick a 1/2" cube Neodymium magnet in place of the old weak one. Just get rid of the rivet, take the old magnet out, pop the new one in, and you’re ready to go![:D] (Here’s a link to the perfect magnet for the job: http://kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=B888-3. The hole fits over the rear bearing)
One thing to remember is to never let neodymium magnets of this size come in contact. They’re extremely hard to get apart, and they can shatter eachother very easily.
http://www.accuratelighting.com/HOscale/HoscaleMotors.htm
Here’s another company I was trying to remember.
Bowser still lists new DC-71 motors on their web site.
Im actually looking for a motor to replace the DC 71 that has a flywheel . Ishould have been more clear on the subject but that is my fault.MY BAD!
HD,
The motors that loathar linked to do have flywheels… at least the one in the photo on the top does. The flywheel on the right has a worm gear cut into the end of it which will mesh with the gears that turn the wheels.
The Helix Humper motors are similar and also good motors. Someone else linked to them earlier, but here’s the direct link to the Helix Humper site:
Hog Driver-I talked to Dan at Yardbird Trains yesterday and he said there is a problem getting Helix Humper motors from the factory. They have some Mabuchi(sp?) motors with fly wheels that aren’t listed on their site yet. I’d give him a call or send an E-mail before placing an order.