Its really much less complicated than you think. No need to cut rivets or anything like that, although if you do, we have replacements.
Go to Sears and get some spreading pliers. They just open up the other way. Usually used to spread hose clamps on cars and such. Then you can spread the plates far enough to get the old one out and the new one in.
It takes some finesse and isnt to be attempted without some cussing. Good Luck.
I just looked at a prewar 249E that I have, if it is similar to the 249E, to remove the center rail rollers looks like you may want to take it to a repair person who specializes in Lionel repairs.
To repair prewar stuff won't be cheap.
Lee F.
Hi everybody, this is my first post here. I'm fairly new to restoring older Lionel Trains (I'm on my 3rd loco)and have run across a problem. I'm trying to service the motor on a prewar 262. All's going well except I need to remove the roller pickup assembly. The housing is riveted (as I'm sure most of you already know). How do I spread the housing plates apart far enough to remove the assembly? If I have to cut the rivets- what should I do to replace them. I'm sure this is a rudimentary question for most of you, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
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