this is maybe something that has to be junked?I have what looks like a low end lionel engine built with a motor truck that has the side frames mounted with rivets not screws. anyone know of a way to re attach as the rivets will have to be ground down to gain access to the traction tires to replace
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Those tires can be replaced with a little finesse and a small bladed screwdriver. No need to remove the sideframes.
thanks for the reply chuck, for a low end engine it would be nice to save it’s a strong runner just way too much whobble
The ties can be changed without moving the side frames. I’ve rebuild these mothers changing the plastic worm gear and drive gears. The pinion studs were a bit tricky. It is possible to drill through the side frames where they are swedged to the upper plate and put screws in. But, the hole must be exactly centered.
what type of screw can work? machine or sheet metal looks like there is not much room to play with I might try the tire change with the side frame removal it is a good strong running motor and thanks for the reply
i’ll try to change tires without the frame removal first
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