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Title: EMD F7A Shell Removal
Post by: n6vc on December 29, 2012, 06:05:31 PM
I need to remove the shell on a new Bachmann EMD F7A so I can install decoder. Can anyone help. I have tried spreading the sides to clear the tabs, but the frame doesn't move from inside the shell.
Thanks for any help.
Jon
Title: Re: EMD F7A Shell Removal
Post by: Jerrys HO on December 29, 2012, 11:48:00 PM
Fuel tank snaps off then remove the screws. I believe there is four.

Jerry
Title: Re: EMD F7A Shell Removal
Post by: jbrock27 on January 11, 2013, 08:56:53 AM
If it is like the new "Blue Box" models, there will be 4 screws around the fuel tank going through the frame that need to come out to release the shell.  If the one you have is like this, the 2 screws you see in the fuel tank, hold the motor cradle to the frame and don't need to come out unless you want to remove the motor too.