I cant for the life of me find any information on how to do this. My 4-8-4 was dropped and the front right driver popped out. I put in back in the best I could but when running on the track you can see it wobble. Is there a way (tool) to properly adjust that wheel so it does not wobble? Also because of this, it is kind of choppy around the turns. Any diagram/instructions would be great. Thank you.
Did you check the scale of the wheels with an NMRA guage?? that is probably the problem, whenyou dropped the engine, the wheels fal out of guage, if you don't have one,(1) borrow one, or (2) go out and buy one., by the way, WELCOME TO TRAIN BOARD!! ------------------ TrainBoard.com MEMBER#204 Appalachian & Atlantic Model Railroad "QUALITY at WORK with SAFTEY in MIND"
Wow quick reply and thank you for the welcome! Yes I do have a guage. Should I take the motor out and turn the drivers while using the gauge until they are even all around?
Max, check the axel to make sure it is not bent, that may be the only problem. Yes, loosen the motor, slip a thin piece, (like photo negative) between worm and gear, then you can rotate the wheel while you check gauge all around. Remove film and gently tighten motor making sure worm meshes with gear. Remember, tight is tight enough. It isn't oil field equipment, so do not strip the little threads! If axel is bent, sit down and pout, but let us know. We will call out the bad order crew and bring our sledges to hammer it back true again! Not to worry. ------------------ Watash #982
WHAT'S THIS! ANOTHER "MAX" ON TRAINBOARD! Danville...Illinois...or somewhere else? By the way...welcome to the boards! ------------------ Brent Tidaback, Member #234 BNSF Railfan-to-the Max and a N-Scaler to boot! Ship it on the Route of The Roadrunners! The Aransas Odessa & Western, a division of the BNSF
