Hi -
I have an 8030 Illinois Central GP-9 diesel that I need to repair the motor truck. I need to remove the side truck (wheel covers) so I can replace a drive gear and replace the rubber tires on the drive wheels.
The side covers appear to be "stamped" in place. I suppose I could drill or use a Dremel to grind out where they are attached, but if I do that, how do I reattach them?
Any and all help/suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
-Brad
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If the worm wheel needs to be replaced, the truck must be disassembled, but if the drive gear(8010-116) needs to be replaced(more common) there is no disassembly required for this or for traction tires.
I drilled and taped and used a small machine screw....
Thanks, Rob, but I am not concerned about the motor. Yes, I need to replace the 8010-116 gear, but my manual dexterity is not what it once was and was hoping to remove the wheel covers so I could get better access. The distance between the wheels and the cover is less than a 1mm, so I don't see how I can replace the traction rubber.
-Brad
@Brad Lipman 120618 posted:The distance between the wheels and the cover is less than a 1mm, so I don't see how I can replace the traction rubber.
It's done every day with ease. There's plenty of room.
@Brad Lipman 120618 posted:Thanks, Rob, but I am not concerned about the motor. Yes, I need to replace the 8010-116 gear, but my manual dexterity is not what it once was and was hoping to remove the wheel covers so I could get better access. The distance between the wheels and the cover is less than a 1mm, so I don't see how I can replace the traction rubber.
-Brad
You can grind down the crimps that hold the truck side frames on and then epoxy them back on when you are done. They are often loose anyway and I have just pried them off with a screwdriver. Getting the wheel off will require a wheel puller though.
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