****38 Class Re-Motor Kit Now Available***
ModelTorque has developed a new motor kit to replace the existing "pancake" motor in Lima locomotives in HO/OO scale.
These pictures display the MLF-05 Re-Motor Kit
for Lima powered locomotives. The Kit contains the replacement motor
with the mounting bracket attached to it, and the replacement axle. The
replacement axle is a perfectly engineered three tier axle zinc plated
for longevity. On the axle is a replacement pinion gear, an additional
bearing, and the driven gear that accepts power from the motor. The
gears, axle and bearings come pre-lubricated to allow simple
installation.
The pictures above show the precision axle (front view and side-cut view) fitted to the existing motor housing, and two pictures of the motor fitting complete and ready to re-install into your chassis.
Buy one now with online shopping facilities.
Order Form for postal and faxed orders.
Basic and
Premium Re-Motor Kit Fitting Service.
Full
and concise installation
Instructions.
The MLF-05 is suitable
for most "pancake' motored Lima Locomotives. It is a simple fit to Bo-Bo
(dual) and Co-Co (triple) wheel arrangements. Wheel varieties from 11mm to 14mm
in diameter across all HO/OO wheel widths and types are suitable housings for
the MLF-05.
Because it is a replacement of the motor only it has no impact upon other
aspects of the locomotive, it is equally comfortable with DCC or conventional
powering.
A
PRODUCT UPGRADE is now supplied with each MLF-05, now called MLF-05.1. See this
information for full details.
The following table
gives an accurate overview of some performance aspects of the MLF-05:
It is not our intention here to make comparisons with other products, the media will do that impartially, but feedback we have received from fellow model railroaders may assist you with your purchasing decision. Comments received are as follows:
Vastly improved
power. better slow speed
operation. Somewhat quieter
operation. Starts up hills with a
load. Draws a lot less
current. Really quite fast at full
power. Goes well on my DCC circuit.
Great to see my old S classes running
again. Pulled 15 cars easily up and
down my track. Very
pleased. Having tried one, here is my
order for the other 12 Lima locos I have, thank you for a great product.
ModelTorque MLF-05 Lima re-motor summary of benefits:
- High torque new motor.
- Improved torque output.
- Five year guarantee.
- Enhanced low speed performance.
- Reduction in stalling possibility.
- Simple installation.
- Uses existing case and wheels.
- Adds value to your collection.
Two product warranties are offered as part of your purchase:
1. Product Performance Warranty [PPW]. A 30 day PPW offers a full money-back warranty if the product does not perform to your expectations. The only requirement to claim under this warranty is to return the kit to ModelTorque with a note detailing the area of dissatisfaction.
2. Motor Warranty.
A 5 year Motor Warranty applies with a free replacement in the event of motor
failure within this period. This warranty excludes motor damage by stalling and
ModelTorque reserves the right to investigate any failure to determine its cause
prior to motor replacement. To claim under this warranty, a failed motor should
be returned to ModelTorque for assessment with a note describing the operating
conditions under which the failure occurred. ModelTorque is proud of its
Australian designed and manufactured products. We welcome any application and/or
operational feedback ... good or bad! .. that would assist with our continuing
product development.
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As with every new product, significant testing and trailing is necessary. ModelTorque is thankful to Dave and Ted at The Engine Shed in Leytonstone, London (0208 539 3950) for technical and market advice over the years. The Engine Shed naturally is a major distributor of all ModelTorque products.
Thanks also to Mark Laidlay from the Eltham Model Railway Club who has been a constant source of assistance and information over this time as well.