Size difference between dry cell and Alkaline?

[atvmax99]

Try putting the old battery back in the engine, and see if it fits. If it doesn't, look for something that has changed, like a contact or bracket that has moved out of position.

It didn't come with a battery, I just purchased it from Ebay.

 

[atvmax99]

ATVMAX99, Who manufactured the locomotive?

It's made by Lionel, manufactured in 1956.

 

[atvmax99]

Are you sure you have the right cover?

Yes

 

[tootnkumin]

Did you get the Battery from Aldi? I've found some of their battery sizes don't match the "norm".

 

[atvmax99]

Did you get the Battery from Aldi? I've found some of their battery sizes don't match the "norm".

The battery is installed now..there is a technique that was in the Greenberg's repair manual how it's done and it can only be installed this one way!

 

[tootnkumin]

Ahhh, So. There's a knack to it.

 

[ShermanHill]

Ahhh, So. There's a knack to it.

"Damn crafty, those Chinese" (Captian UnPC)

 

[cv_acr]

Not that I'm particularly into old Lionel stuff personally, but that's an interesting installation trick with the battery cover.

BTW, I didn't see it clearly stated in any other reply but alkaline batteries (as well as just about every other type we use today - Nickel-Cadmium, Lithium Ion, Lithium Polymer, etc), *are* dry cell batteries. Automotive lead-acid batteries are wet cells, containing a liquid sulphuric acid solution.

 

[Iron Horseman]

The battery is installed now..there is a technique that was in the Greenberg's repair manual how it's done and it can only be installed this one way!

Amazing. I will have to remember this unearthed arcana.