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 Posted - November 29 2011 : 7:41:21 PM
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Hi - we are actually working on our trains before Christmas this year and would like to replace a broken "front" coupler on our F9 Mantua engine (from the 1970's). It looks like there's a pin (plastic?) that you need to remove in order to replace the coupler. Pin has a large head - what's the best way to remove this pin? Thanks for your help.
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Posted - November 29 2011 : 7:42:41 PM
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I pried mine off with a Screwdriver. Totally destroyed it.
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Posted - November 29 2011 : 8:09:46 PM
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Try very very small needle nose pliers and gently pull up on it. If all means, use a very small flat head (like for electronics) and pry gently on all sides.Some are snug and some are so tight! Never know 'til ya try!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - November 30 2011 : 6:37:46 PM
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Thanks everyone.
I'll keep you posted on our progress.
Hopefully the new led bulbs show up today.
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Posted - November 30 2011 : 6:49:10 PM
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Some of those pins can be VERY stubborn. What I have found works best is two simple tools:
- needle-nose pliers
- hobby (xacto) knife.
The problem with the pins is they have round heads, so when they are fully seated against the coupler, you can't grab it even with needle-nose pliers. Hence the suggestion to cram a screwdriver in there and try to pry... but that can be problematic.
But the coupler is already broken, right? So take the hobby knife and chop the rest of it away, around the pin. With the coupler removed, you can get a good bite on the pinhead with the pliers, and yank it out of there. Works every time, without damaging the loco (or your fingers).
Hope that helps!
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