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Title: Re position a tender back up lite.
Post by: Barry Karlberg on April 25, 2018, 07:54:46 PM

I would like to move my 2-6-0 tender lite from the side to the middle but I can't get the the fixture to come loose when gently, pulling up on it. I have a hunch it's glued on rather than just held in by friction.

Any suggestions on easy removal?

Thanks,

Barry

Title: Re: Re position a tender back up lite.
Post by: jonathan on April 26, 2018, 07:17:44 AM

Plastic adhesives do not like getting cold. Put the tender shell in your freezer for a while (some leave it over night). The glue should let go, with a little persuasion.

Be careful, as other glued-on parts will want to come loose as well, like grab irons.

Regards,

Jonathan

Title: Re: Re position a tender back up lite.
Post by: Barry Karlberg on April 26, 2018, 09:12:34 AM

Thanks, Jonathan...it's sitting in the freezer now.

Barry

Title: Re: Re position a tender back up lite.
Post by: bbmiroku on April 26, 2018, 06:07:23 PM

It is glued in. For best results, when it's out of the freezer try persuading it from inside the tender shell. A nice thumb pushing on it from below should make it pop on out.

Title: Re: Re position a tender back up lite.
Post by: Barry Karlberg on April 26, 2018, 10:39:51 PM

Thanks, bb I'll give that atry tomorrow.

Barry

Title: Re: Re position a tender back up lite.
Post by: Barry Karlberg on April 27, 2018, 03:34:24 PM

Sucess! The tender lite came off with a little effort pushing it up from below with a small, screw driver and after having been in the freezer for a day. I will now patch the 1/8" hole where it was and drill a centered hole for the new one, un-screw the interior light source, move it to center and fasten it with double sided tape.

Thanks, gentlemen, for all your help and suggestions.

Barry

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