Wheel Replacement

Discussion in 'Modeling Tips' started by geep07, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. geep07

    geep07 Member

    I need to replace the wheels (gears) on my Proto 2000 EMD E8's.
    Does Athearn have a gear replacement part or the whole wheelset? These are 36" diameter wheels.

    John
     
  2. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

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  3. klrwhizkid

    klrwhizkid Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    John, the gears that Bob has provided a link to are correct. The inner diameter needs to be reamed with a bit smaller than the axle stubs that are attached to the wheels to help prevent them from cracking. I have used them for hundreds of axle repairs of old Proto 2000 locos.
     

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