How to wheel swap Trackmaster Revolution

Miksolo · (This post was last modified: 07-04-2016, 01:29 AM by Super.)

That's what I'm trying to do, but I can't get the axles out. One of the back axle's wheels is now in a bunch of tiny pieces after having to cut it away piece-by-piece since it was practically glued using lack-of-air to the axle. The other one came off much easier, and the only damage is that it's very slightly bent.
The front axle is now missing one wheel and I'm yet to destroy or try to remove the other one, but I can't take it out. As far as I know, the front axle is two separate pins stuck in the chassis.

***Ucwepn*** · ***Ucwepn*** 07-02-2016, 11:14 PM The Fat Controller

they are in there very tight, you need to get something wedged under the head of the axle pin like a flat head screwdriver blade tip or the tip of needle nose pliers, and hammer it out. I'm afraid it's the only way and it always feels as if you are going to break it as they are in there so tight.

Can't say I'm familiar with harbour freight are they a proper hardware store of just a store that sells some tools because cheap tools will just cause confusion and delay.

Miksolo · (This post was last modified: 07-04-2016, 01:29 AM by Super.)

I think they're a proper hardware store. I don't know anything about hardware stores really. The vice I got and the reaming pin have been working fine for the mostpart.

sinkillerj · sinkillerj 07-03-2016, 01:19 AM Member

Harbor Freight is pretty much the definition of cheap low quality no name tools, they are good if you need a particular tool to use once in a blue moon, but for serious long time use its best to look elsewhere. Their main strategy is high markup, but loads of coupons that get you half or more than the price off to create a perceived deal. They will also have "free flashlight with any purchase" type coupons, but its the same type of flashlight you can get on eBay for $1.

Miksolo · (This post was last modified: 07-03-2016, 01:56 PM by Super.)

The thing is I probably won't do too many wheel swaps, but the tools I bought couldn't really be called bad. They do their job, and are sturdy. And we got some of the items for a pretty low price (according to Dad; I don't know the average price of 7 different types of pliers, a set of punch pins, and a medium tabletop vice)

***Ucwepn*** · ***Ucwepn*** 07-03-2016, 10:08 PM The Fat Controller

Any progress updates?

**ripley802** · **ripley802** 07-03-2016, 11:23 PM Moderator

I will add in that I have bought numerous things from harbor freight. Some things can be basically junk, but there are lots of things that do just fine. Keep in mind it is not the top quality that demands top prices, but it gets the job done typically.

Miksolo · Miksolo 07-03-2016, 11:49 PM the only furry who cares about plarail

(07-03-2016, 10:08 PM)Ucwepn Wrote: Any progress updates?

It's now finished, and works fine! I'm surprised the TMR engines can get up a hill with 3 trucks, even if two of them are their own lightweight cheap-plastic versions of trucks.
It's all thanks to a few hours of filing off of the inside of the shell and certain parts of the chassis and mechanism, and, of course, my dad's what-seems-to-be super strength, which is what eventually removed the axle pins.

EDIT: Because of how exhausted I am after this, and the fact that Mom wants me to catch up on summer assignments/homework, the video on Philip and Powerful Gordon will be greatly delayed now. At least my gaming videos won't take too much longer, since I can work on those at the comfort of my "boss" chair.