lionel 2354 truck pivot stud is loose

I have had similar problems.  I would pull the stud and find a washer to create a shim to raise the stud to the correct height.  I don’t think peening is going to be an option after pulling it out.  Epoxy is, probably, your next best option.

If you're talking about this stud, I'd buy one from the parts guys and find someone with a press to install it properly.  I have my doubts that epoxy will hold it, you can't really put a blob of it on the top, so you'd be counting on a tiny bond on the bottom to hold it.

I thought that at first, John, but he has the dummy truck on the B unit.

Assuming that this is the truck, the top plate with the stud is available (2243-85).

@Danr posted:

I thought that at first, John, but he has the dummy truck on the B unit.

Assuming that this is the truck, the top plate with the stud is available (2243-85).

Buying the part would be a ton easier than getting that used stud to work out, so I think that's a good idea.

Thanks to both of you...