Rods Binding on Lionel 0-6-0 Docksider

Put it back together and contact Lionel for a warranty repair.

Rick,

I know what the problem is, so I'd rather repair it myself.  Plus, it is out of warranty.

I would first press it back on using super glue to hold it. You don’t need wheel cups. Rather use a small ratchet socket with an opening slightly larger than the axle placed on wheel center. If it still doesn’t hold a new wheelset is fairly inexpensive.

Pete

@Norton posted:

I would first press it back on using super glue to hold it. You don’t need wheel cups. Rather use a small ratchet socket with an opening slightly larger than the axle placed on wheel center. If it still doesn’t hold a new wheelset is fairly inexpensive.

Pete

I don't believe I can use a socket to press on the axle, as there is a wheel already pressed on one end  of the axle.  So I need to find a way to press the other wheel on.

@Lionel16 posted:

I know what the problem is, so I'd rather repair it myself.  Plus, it is out of warranty.

How did it get out of warranty so fast, we only got them a month or so ago?

I've used 5 minute epoxy.

@Lionel16 posted:

I don't believe I can use a socket to press on the axle, as there is a wheel already pressed on one end  of the axle.  So I need to find a way to press the other wheel on.

Remove the wheel set. Given how easy it came off you could almost press it on with your fingers. Clean off any grease or oil on the axle, put a drop of super glue on the axle and squeeze the wheel back on. Finish off with a c clamp.

Pete

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

How did it get out of warranty so fast, we only got them a month or so ago?

John,

This engine is from the "Mighty Switcher" set cataloged in 2015.

I guess that's out of warranty!

Whatever you do, be sure to clean the axle and the wheel with alcohol before using cement of any kind,.....grease & oil are the enemy of a secure bond....😉

Pat

I’ve had good luck with peening the knurled portion of the axle with a hammer and center punch. This moves some of the metal to create more tooth to bite into the wheel. It can be a bit harder to get the driver quartered correctly but it generally holds well.

The advantage to the epoxy is you can adjust it into quarter while to glue sets up. If you go this route the axle and wheel need to be thoroughly cleaned of all oil based substances otherwise the epoxy won’t bond with the steel.

@Norton posted:

Remove the wheel set. Given how easy it came off you could almost press it on with your fingers. Clean off any grease or oil on the axle, put a drop of super glue on the axle and squeeze the wheel back on. Finish off with a c clamp.

Pete

Pete, I will try this, I just got to make sure both drive wheel are properly "quartered" when I glue it back on.  I will be sure to clean the axle. 

Set the wheel on the axle as close as you can get it then wiggle it a bit and you should feel where the knurling on the axle has left grooves in the wheel. That should get it very close to its original position.

Pete