How do you remove it so that I can replace it since it is broken and I also want to replace coupler and coil at the same time. I have a replacement for both trucks. I see that they a stud on them and it appears to hammered down to hold it in place. Any advise will be appreciated
Thanls
Old2065
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I'm not sure if the studs are press fit pins or the studs are from the cast pilot and peened in. Does your new pilot have studs that would replace the original? If they do I would think you can drill out the old one and just use a hammer and punch to peen down the new one in place.
They are pins I will either drill them out or file one side down to knock them out.
thanks for your help
old2065
The round end studs are positional and not necessarily press fit for retention. The center rectangular protrusion that is klenched down is what retains the casting. You grind/sand/break that rectangular klenched protrusion to free the broken casting. Hobby Horse as reproduced the Lionel tools used to do these types of operations. The ST350-13 klench tool in a press is what I would use to klench the new piece.
Similarly, the coupler is replaced with a tool die as well. You drill out (or equivalent) the existing coupler base (careful not to enlarge the draw bar hole). Note you don't need to try to find the 2332-74 coupler assembly... it is just the more common standard coil coupler 6TC-10 with a wire attached. Again, you would use one of roll klencher tools form the hobby horse collection to fasten the coupler to the draw bar.
Thanks for the information I'll give it a shot.
Oldtimer2065
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