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Repair traction tires
It might be a good idea to seal in old traction tires with a little
Bullfrog snot. It, of course, can also help with engines that have
no traction tires. My flyer 282 and 356 had no tires and couldn’t
pull more than two cars up a grade, but after I snotted them I felt
they could pull a REAL car.
I wonder how one removes the hex screw. Using the socket, do you just try to turn it to the left? How do you keep the wheel from moving whilst doing so?
How do you put rubber tires on lionel diesels. Thanx
How do you put rubber tires on lionel diesels. Thanx
I have less trouble replacing tires than finding them. Is there a generic source if we know the diameter of the driver?
Was the question of where to obtain rubber tires answered?
Thanks from a new member.
San Diego Frank
Where does one purchase replacement traction tires? I know MTH sells them however they are quite pricey through MTH. I saw the new catalog offers a “kit” for almost $400.00 including traction tires and everything else “repairs” under the sun however all I want is a “Traction Tire Kit”. Any suggestions?
has anyone answered how the traction tires are installed on diesels ? Obviously the trick is dismantling the truck, but tips on that process would be appreciated