Skip to main content

Closed3 replies

Shell Removal / Lionel ES44AC

S siboy123OGR Forum Member

Can anyone advise on the removal of the die-cast body shell on a Lionel ES44AC non-hybrid engine. I need to repair a screen on the left side, that was pushed into cab shell (probably, by packer's finger while putting engine in carton) and can only be reattached from the inside. I am not sure if the entire shell can be removed in one piece or if the cab and various side covers and steps need to be removed individually. Would prefer to remove body shell in one piece so the railings are not affected by the repair. Thanks. 

Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

J jojofryOGR Forum Member

I am a expert in this I have repaired several hand rails on these.. You just remove 8 screws . The  two in the front  the two next to the gas tank on both sides and the two in the rear. Do not remove the gas tank ones. The shell should just come off then..Next there should be two wires (grey) Connected to a wire nut. Remove the wire nut and the shell should be free. If you get any resistance removing it make sure the boards are not hanging up on the shell .. I had one that did and it was not fun to remove.. Even though the shell is in 3 pieces the frame holds them all together ..So it removes in one piece.. 

SalukiMBASalukiMBAOGR Forum Member
Originally Posted by jojofry:

I am a expert in this I have repaired several hand rails on these.. You just remove 8 screws . The  two in the front  the two next to the gas tank on both sides and the two in the rear. Do not remove the gas tank ones. The shell should just come off then..Next there should be two wires (grey) Connected to a wire nut. Remove the wire nut and the shell should be free. If you get any resistance removing it make sure the boards are not hanging up on the shell .. I had one that did and it was not fun to remove.. Even though the shell is in 3 pieces the frame holds them all together ..So it removes in one piece.. 

Thanks for the info, I was looking for this same info and ran across this after my post. It was a very easy procedure to perform.

Views: 1,092
Post

Membership Required

We're sorry. You must be signed in to continue. Sign In or Register
×
Are you sure you want to remove from your Block List?
×
Loading...
×
When you block a person, they can no longer invite you to a private message or post to your profile wall. Replies and comments they make will be collapsed/hidden by default. Finally, you'll never receive email notifications about content they create or likes they designate for your content.
Note: if you proceed, you will no longer be following .
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×

Access to this requires an OGR Forum Supporting Membership

OGR Forum Supporting Membership

Help support this forum with an OGR Forum Supporting Membership.
You will be able to watch the videos in the INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO FORUM!
A one-year OGR Forum Supporting Membership is only $12 per year, so sign up now!


    OR     


Access the ALL the OGR VIDEO FORUMS AND  over 300 back issues of OGR
with a DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION!



$12.00 per 12 Months (plus tax if applicable)
×