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usa f3
Posted by tippymotox on Saturday, December 8, 2012 9:12 PM

i purchaced a use f3 diesel front wind shield and side windows need glued back in just wondered how to take the body off with out breaking something

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Posted by piercedan on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 4:24 AM

There are screws on the bottom of the engine.  Look for deep holes and use a long philips screwdriver to get the screws loose/out.

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Posted by EMD Trainman on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12:43 AM

I use a long shank #2 phillips Craftsman screw driver. I find removing the fuel tank also helpful. You will need a small flash light. There are screws under the motor blocks. However you can take the screws out by simply turning the motor block to one side. If my memory serves me right there are 12 screws that holds the body down. 4 under each motor block, 2 in the front and 2 in the back.

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Posted by Greg Elmassian on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 10:34 AM

You might want to try my site for a detailed step by step:

http://www.elmassian.com/trains/motive-power-mods-aamp-tips/usat-motive-power/f3/f3-disassembly

Greg

Visit my site: http://www.elmassian.com - lots of tips on locos, rolling stock and more.

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Posted by dwbeckett on Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:40 AM

Thanks for the info on F-3's hope u don't mind I printed a copy for future use. I am way behind on fixing stuff.

Thanks Dave

The head is gray, hands don't work , back is weak, legs give out, eyes are gone, money go's and my wife still love's Me.

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