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Title: Mrc Railpower 1370
Post by: usher42 on November 22, 2008, 01:35:13 AM
What screwdrivers to move the screws on the unit? I've tried different sizes pf philps screwdrivers but i cant get the screws move. what am i doing wrong     Gary
Title: Re: Mrc Railpower 1370
Post by: usher42 on November 22, 2008, 08:42:05 PM
no i'm refering to the screws to hook up the wires to the unit.  Gary
Title: Re: Mrc Railpower 1370
Post by: Jhanecker2 on November 22, 2008, 09:52:24 PM
There are complete sets of tips to remove tamper proof or security fasteners.  I bought a set at Ace Hardware.  Make sure you have the correct tip for the screw you are trying to remove and you are turning the screw in the correct direction . Also try some  WD -40  or penetrating oil. Sometimes you can try tightening the screw and then untightening the screw but beware  of shearing off the screw head . Good Luck.  J2
Title: Re: Mrc Railpower 1370
Post by: mtlatc on November 22, 2008, 10:28:48 PM
I have to ask. You are going Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey right?
Title: Re: Mrc Railpower 1370
Post by: Hunt on November 23, 2008, 01:54:07 AM
Gary,
Hmm... Perhaps the folks at MRC (Model Rectifier Corporation) would be interested in your difficult with the screws in their Railpower 1370 power pack.

MRC e-mail  click    rrtech@modelrectifier.com
Title: Re: Mrc Railpower 1370
Post by: az2rail on November 23, 2008, 09:37:19 AM
If the back of of your MCR 's uses a combination screw, try using the standard slot. One of my transformers has that, but it looks like the phillips part is to wide in the center to work well..

Bruce
Title: Re: Mrc Railpower 1370
Post by: PaulDeS on November 23, 2008, 02:31:35 PM
The screws on my MRC 1370 (those where you attach the track and accessory wires) are medium sized Phillips head screws. I didn't have any problems loosening them with a medium Phillips screwdriver.