Tools and supplies you will need for Tuneups:
| Small, flat screwdriver | Hobby Knife |
| Small, phillips screwdriver | Set of needle files |
| Needle Nose pliers | Soldering Iron, flux, and solder (Tix low temp solder recommended for soldering wire to motors) |
| #24 ga or smaller stranded wire (phone wire) A-line sells a very flexible wire that is excellent for this purpose | .015" brass wire |
| Silicone adhesive or Liquid Nails for small projects | Plastic compatible white grease w/Teflon (such as LaBelle #106 Grease w/ Teflon) |
| Plastic compatible medium weight needle applicator oil (such as LaBelle #108 Plastic Compatible oil) | Sand paper (600 grit and 1000 Grit) |
| Dental Pick | Aero Products Conducta Brush lubricant (for open frame motors) |
| .005" or .010" Styrene sheet | Electrical tape |
Parts for the Quick and Easy Tuneup
Part |
Manufacturer | Part Number |
| Thrust Washers (.005" pk 10) | NWSL | 1004 |
| Thrust Washers (.010" pk 10) | NWSL | 1034 |
| Strip header(Male) (1x36) | 3M | DigiKey# 929834-02-36-ND |
| Strip Socket(Female) (2x36) | 3M | DigiKey# 929975-01-36-ND |
| Universal Driveline Couplers -- (recommended for long wheelbase locos like SD40-2) | NWSL | 4816 |
| -OR- | ||
| Universal Coupling Assortment | A-Line | 12030 |
| *Brush Spring (36) | Athearn | 84014 |
| *Motor brushes (24) | Athearn | 90037 |
| *Motor Bearings (6) | Athearn | 90043 |
*Many Parts here are not required. I have listed them in case you lose something or need to replace a broken or Defective part.
Parts for the Complete Overhaul
Part |
Manufacturer | Part Number |
| Remotoring Kit or Motor and Flywheels | see chart | see chart |
| Nickle Silver Wheelsets | see chart | see chart |
| Thrust Washers (.005" pk 10) | NWSL | 1004 |
| Thrust Washers (.010" pk 10) | NWSL | 1034 |
| Strip header(Male) (1x36) | 3M | DigiKey# 929834-02-36-ND |
| Strip Socket(Female) (2x36) | 3M | DigiKey# 929975-01-36-ND |
| Universal Driveline Couplers -- (recommended for long wheelbase locos like SD40-2) | NWSL | 4816 |
| -OR- | ||
| Universal Coupling Assortment | A-Line | 12030 |
| *Motor Bearings (6) | Athearn | 90043 |