AFX Repair and Parts Identification
*Note that there is two sections as follows; first - non Magnatration / second - Magnatraction
Lets get started!
These are the tools that I prefer to use.
The tools are common; screwdriver, tweezers, hobby knife, oil - plastic compatible, Aurora track tool (optional), Q-tip, tooth brush,
model railroad track eraser, pencil eraser.
Lets get started!
These are the tools that I prefer to use.
The tools are common; screwdriver, tweezers, hobby knife, oil - plastic compatible, Aurora track tool (optional), Q-tip, tooth brush,
model railroad track eraser, pencil eraser.
Aurora AFX Magnatraction Chassis Rebuild Video Series
Here is a 3 part video series that I have put together to give you a hands on look at a chassis rebuild.
Part 1
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Aurora AFX non Magnatraction Repair
We will disassemble a non magnatration chassis.
Use your screwdriver and gently pry off the motor clamp.
Use your screwdriver and gently pry off the motor clamp.
Remove the Idler gear, clean and set aside
Remove the motor plate and armature (lift from the rear). clean oil from motor plate.
Use the track eraser to clean the brush contact surface. set the motor plate aside.
Remove motor comm brushs. Use a piece of note book paper and rub the brushs on the paper to clean them.
Note the difference between the brushs pictured. The top brush in the picture shows the bottom of the brush that contacts the adjustable brush contact on the chassis (note the V notch in the brush that sets on the brush contact). The top of the brush has a dome as seen in the picture (bottom brush).
Before you remove the magnets, note the location by color on magnets. If they come out during disassemble, dont worry! the worse that can happen is the car will run backwards. Just take it apart and switch them around. Remove the magnets and clean them.
Very carefully pry the front of the pickup shoes out and lift. Dont lose the spring under the shoe! The pickup shoes are the most important electricial contact. Proper cleaning is a must. Use the eraser, clean the spring pocket in the chassis. clean the pickup shoe where it clips into the chassis. clean the pickup shoe surface that contacts the spring. Also the surface that contacts the track.
Note the location of the pickup shoe spring and how the shoe connects to the chassis.
Take the time to clean all the part very good. Chassis, remove hair from axles. Carefully start reassembling the chassis, making sure the parts move smoothly and turn easy. If at any point you have a problem, find out why. Because It will affect the performance. Enjoy!
How To Oil Your AFX
Oil is the most important thing you can do to insure the long life of you Aurora AFX car.
Be careful not to over oil your car. Just a small drop in each spot will do.
To much oil will affect performance and make a mess. Use a plastic compatable oil only!
Be careful not to over oil your car. Just a small drop in each spot will do.
To much oil will affect performance and make a mess. Use a plastic compatable oil only!
Aurora AFX Magnatration and non Magnatraction
Aurora AFX Magnatraction Repair
We will disassemble a magnatration chassis.
Use your screwdriver and gently pry off the motor clamp.
Use your screwdriver and gently pry off the motor clamp.
Remove the Idler gear, clean and set aside.
Remove the motor plate and armature (lift from the rear). clean oil from motor plate.
Use the track eraser to clean the brush contact surface. set the motor plate aside.
Remove motor comm brushs. Use a piece of note book paper and rub the brushs on the paper to clean them.
Note that the brush on the left is a view of the surface that contacts the comm surface. The brush on right is a view of the bottom that goes in the brush pocket ( note the tit on the bottom of the brush).
Remove the brush springs from the brush pockets. Be careful not to lose the springs.
Before you remove the magnets, note the location by color on magnets. If they come out during disassemble,
dont worry! the worse that can happen is the car will run backwards. Just take it apart and switch them around. Remove the magnets and clean them.
Very carefully pry the front of the pickup shoes out and lift. Dont lose the spring under the shoe! The pickup shoes are the most important electricial contact. Proper cleaning is a must. Use the eraser, clean the spring pocket in the chassis. clean the pickup shoe where it clips into the chassis. clean the pickup shoe surface that contacts the spring. Also the surface that contacts the track.
Note the location of the pickup shoe spring and how the shoe connects to the chassis.
Take the time to clean all the part very good. Chassis, remove hair from axles. Carefully start reassembling the chassis, making sure the parts move smoothly and turn easy. If at any point you have a problem, find out why. Because It will affect the performance. Enjoy!