how hard is it to change the wheels on a locomotive? yes i do mean the drive wheels. any and all help would be welcome
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TD,
You're going to need a first rate puller. Frank Timko at Timko Repair `Depot makes what I consider to be the best. He makes one for O-Gauge and one for Std Gauge. I do own both and use both on a regular basis. You can Google, Timko Repair Depot or contact Marty Fitzhenry. He is a regular on the forum.
Rob & "Papa" Steve,
Should TD encounter any problems when quartering the drivers I hope fellow forum members offer easy to follow instructions.
Once you get a puller, before starting, make a careful not of the driver/rod alignment. Some need to quartered or they will bind, others don't.
Steve
Originally Posted by traindork:
how hard is it to change the wheels on a locomotive? yes i do mean the drive wheels. any and all help would be welcome
Pullers are important, and so is quartering and side rod alignment.
Most important is a good tool to press the new wheels on..IMHO. Straight even press with proper gauging is essential to good operation, and long lasting locos.
