Wheels 101 ?

[traindaddy1]

This is a Wheels 101 basic question: (Probably elementary)

How do you take the wheels off an old steam engine (Motor Body with Wheels Part #8XXX-102 from a lionel 8403)?.

I found the works and am not into restoration or repair, just curious.   As always, thanks.

[csxt30]

Try this site below for pictures of their wheel puller. Just click on tools !!

http://www.ttender.com/partphotos/index.html

Thanks, John

[traindaddy1]

JOHN: Don't want to be a "pain".....Can the wheels be just pryed off with an old fashioned screw driver or is the "wheel puller" tool necessary?  In other words, would you know if the wheels are stuck to the axel or are they attached with a secret rivet or screw that I can't see.

Sorry to bother you. Thanks.

[csxt30]

JOHN: Don't want to be a "pain".....Can the wheels be just pryed off with an old fashioned screw driver or is the "wheel puller" tool necessary?  In other words, would you know if the wheels are stuck to the axel or are they attached with a secret rivet or screw that I can't see.

Sorry to bother you. Thanks.

No, never such a thing as a bother !! Sometimes it's possible to aplly even presure around the wheel to get it off, but a wheel puller is best. I have an old battery cable puller that some say will work !  I was hoping others will be along with more info, as I haven't done any of that lately. I don't think there's any screws or hidden pins or rivets in them that I know of . If you do try prying, you may need another person to tap on the center of the axle a little with a drift punch, maybe .

Hope this helps !

Thanks, John

[traindaddy1]

JOHN: You're a 'gem'.  Thanks much.

[csxt30]

You're welcome, but I think there may be some things I missed . Keep us posted !!

Thanks, John 

[traindaddy1]

John:  LAST POST.....END OF THREAD.......

I used a large screw driver and gently worked the wheel off by prying from the back side using the motor frame as a brace.  Was easy.

THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.  

[Anonymous]

  I've used two flathead screwdrivers to pry at opposite ends of the wheel with success. The wheel puller is a good tool though and have used it with success. I have had a broken axle with my screwdriver methood, but in all fairness the wheels and axels were quite rusty.