Before I "mess it up"..........I have to replace a traction tire on my RMT Beep. Need help.
Obviously, I have to get to the wheel.
I turned the engine over and see a plate with four tiny screws directly over the wheels. Is this the correct place to get to the wheels or is there another way?
Also, if the plate comes off, will there be anything to watch out for? (A couple of years ago, I tried to work on a Lionel engine and a spring flew out, soared over the grandfather's clock and landed on a ceiling fan. Hate to have to chase something again)
As always, many thanks.
The body of the Beep will actually lift off. There are NOT any screws holding it in place. If you look at the underside, between the wheels you will see a protrusion on the body bottom. The body snaps into position. Gently pry the bottom away from the side of the frame, (between the wheels) and lift. Then do the same on the opposite side. It should lift right off. Not tools necessary.
Don
If you can not slip the tire between the wheel and side frame, you will have to take out the wheel set. Start by pulling off body as described above. Then remove the screw in the reverse board and rotate it up and out of the way. Then remove the three screws in the well as they screw into the bottom plate. This will result in the rollers dropping off the bottom of the Beep. Now you can remove the four screws on each end of the bottom plate and lift it off. Pull the wheel set with tire up and out, may have to rotate it a bit. Replace tire, check/replace/add grease to gears since you are in there. Assemble in reverse order.
Sounds worse than it is, I completely stripped a Beep for painting and maintenance in less than 10 minutes the first time, can strip one down in under five now :-)
DON: Thanks, so much.
MOOZUKI: Thank you.
DON: MOOZUKI: Follow-up:
I tried to remove the frame but I found it a challenge (being that I was afraid to snap something).
So, using a small screwdriver, I managed to squeeze the tire between the frame and the wheel and then was able to stretch it onto the wheel.
Again, thanks for your assistance.
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