Truck from a set I just bought. I bought the replacement truck and its not the same as the original.
Original truck is on the left with a fine thread screw. Replacement on the right with what almost looks like a self tapping screw. If I tighten the screw on the new truck where its tight the truck won't move. I was thinking about putting Loctite in the hole and tightening to where I just allowed a little movement. Thoughts?
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You need to make a shoulder for the tapping screw. It should be at least as long as the shoulder on the the other screw. I use a piece of brass tubing. Getting another shoulder screw is best though.
Pete
I would use the method you described but use CA glue (super glue) instead of loctite. Nick
Did you try threading the shoulder screw into the new truck ? Maybe you can chase the threads with the correct tap and make it work as original.
Ended up using a little Loctite.
The screw & eyelet on the right is for stamped steel frame, the one on the left is for die cast or plastic frame. You should use the right spacer for the frame that you have.
Turns out the truck is incorrect. Hold it to the frame and the coupler is short, it's halfway under the car... Argh.
@Jeff T posted:Turns out the truck is incorrect. Hold it to the frame and the coupler is short, it's halfway under the car... Argh.
The truck is NOT incorrect. The coupler is NOT short. This is a case of operator error. Argh. You're trying to use the wrong mounting hole in the truck. Don't use the mounting hole that's dead center. Use the mounting hole that's on the short arm. You should be using the mounting hole that's at the extreme end, not the one in the center. Just take a look at the other truck that's mounted on the car; pivot that one and you'll see the correct pivot point.
Stu
@NOT LionelLLC posted:The truck is NOT incorrect. The coupler is NOT short. This is a case of operator error. Argh. You're trying to use the wrong mounting hole in the truck. Don't use the mounting hole that's dead center. Use the mounting hole that's on the short arm. You should be using the mounting hole that's at the extreme end, not the one in the center. Just take a look at the other truck that's mounted on the car; pivot that one and you'll see the correct pivot point.
Stu
You are quite correct Stu!! Thanks for looking over my shoulder!!
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