Old Kato EF65 maintenance

[Kyuhae]

Hello,

 

During my récent trip to Japan, I found an EF 65 by Kato at a local market for 500 yen. It'll be fine as a static display piece, but if I can get it running it would be even better!

 

I'm not familiar with this type of motor with two driven bogies, and am wondering how to disassemble and clean everything. Any tips?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

/Philip

[disturbman]

This is mighty old 😮

But the usual practice should apply. First remove the shell (I expect it should be simply clipped to the chassis) and then figure out how to get to the motor, unclip the bogies and open them. Sorry if I can't get more helpful, I never had such an old Japanese model in my hands.

If you don't have one, you should get a fiberglass pen to clean those wheels.

Edited 2 hours ago by disturbman