|
Title: How do you replace the truck on a ES44AC unit Southern 8099 Post by: BMedley on May 05, 2022, 12:34:59 PM I have a Bachmann ES44AC Southern 8099. I have a replacement truck but I cannot figure out how to get the old one out. I have removed the shell but I have not figured out how to get the truck loose from the drive and off the frame.
Help is greatly appreciated. Title: Re: How do you replace the truck on a ES44AC unit Southern 8099 Post by: cact25 on May 05, 2022, 04:03:31 PM A photo would help. It’s probably the same as Athearn.
Jim K Title: Re: How do you replace the truck on a ES44AC unit Southern 8099 Post by: BMedley on May 05, 2022, 07:58:41 PM Here are photos. One shows the top view of the current truck still in the frame and the truck to be used to replace it. The other shows a side view.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ap3Liy36Lk92Wk2E6 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PiHannsZxVj8awmGA Let me know if these photos don't post. Title: Re: How do you replace the truck on a ES44AC unit Southern 8099 Post by: cact25 on May 05, 2022, 09:02:10 PM It looks lik an Athearn part might work. Try finding Athearn truck removal instructions, maybe on YouTube.
Jim K Title: Re: How do you replace the truck on a ES44AC unit Southern 8099 Post by: Terry Toenges on May 05, 2022, 10:42:17 PM In looking at Bachmann's product reference page for yours, it looks like you would just pry off the cap like the guy did on the Athearn one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z4TIwqZ0Jw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z4TIwqZ0Jw) Title: Re: How do you replace the truck on a ES44AC unit Southern 8099 Post by: BMedley on May 13, 2022, 03:23:23 PM Thanks for all those that provided help.
I was able to get the truck replaced and the loco seems to be working good. |