Now, very slowly and carefully lift the wheel set upward. Keep a close eye out for
the driver springs as they sometimes stick to the bushings and lift out. If you drop
one, you'll need some really good eyes or a magnet to find them. If they should lift
out with the wheel set, carefully set them back into cavities from which they came.
Drop the replacement wheel set into the chassis. Make sure the bushings are in the
correct orientation. The small rectangular tabs on the front and rear must be
upward (with the engine upside down) toward the chassis bottom cover.
Reinstall the gearbox cover with screws...and then reinstall the chassis bottom cover
with screws, gently press the plastic molded brake shoe detail back into place, and
install the rear drive rod screws. See, you've done it.
Lubrication
Using light machine or household oil, apply a very small amount to all drive rods,
linkages, axles, and other moving parts as shown.
Your gearbox is properly greased at the factory and probably never needs service
however, if you run excessive hours pulling heavy loads, it's a good idea to remove
the 2 screws from the gearbox cover and re-grease using MTH gear grease or
equivalent.
Driver springs
Lubricate Side Rods and Linkage
(Both Sides) (LL)
Lubricate Axles (L)
(Both Sides)
Lubricate Axles (L)
(Both Sides)
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M.T.H. HO 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone Steam Engine
