 Joined: 04/01/2016(UTC) Posts: 114 Location: California, warner Springs
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my 3048 with the large diameter drive wheels has thrown its tires:( my biggest on hand tire is 7152 and it is not even close to in size. are there larger tires available? if not, is there a trick to fitting the 7152 on to the "massive" wheels of my 3048?
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 Joined: 20/01/2015(UTC) Posts: 1,201 Location: Kerikeri
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I think there are at least 3 tyre sizes available. Check the manual/catalogue to see which size fits. Some of mine I have to glue on as the power of the engine can wind them off. [ older locos though ]
YOU MIGHT NEED 7149 [ looked at the old plastic ones here. 7152 for rubber ]. Sold in packets of 10. i SUGGEST YOU WORK OUT What all your locos need and buy spares for them all. Likewise some spare motor brushes, reverse springs, point springs etc, are handy to have as well.
Dereck
4 tyre sizes available 7151 [ 9.2 mm wheel, 7152 [ 20-22.5 mm wheel , 7153 [ 14-18 mm wheel ], 7154 [ 10-13 mm wheel ]. |
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 Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,875 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square
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there are specific tyre sizes for each loco., there is a good way of finding out by visiting the Märklin website site and search under loco numbers (catalogue number), the item you need is 7174, if you need any spareparts just add a "0" at the end http://www.maerklin.de/s...1&artikelnummer=3048John |
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Joined: 02/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 784 Location: NEW JERSEY, USA
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The 7152 is the correct tire for this lok.
First clean the groove with a Q-tip and a little bit of lacquer thinner or acetone.
With the lok on it's side, hold a portion of the tire with your thumb in place on the wheel groove. Do not let go.
Then, with a jeweler's screw driver about 1/16" wide, pull the tire along the groove going around the wheel.
My trick here is to roll the screw driver between thumb and index finger as you go around the wheel.
The correct angle you hold the screw driver is important so the tire slides onto the wheel as you go round.
Finally, with the tire in the groove I take a needle and lift the tire off of the groove and go round the wheel once.
This ensures than the tire has equal tension all the way round.
Be patient, It takes quite a bit of practice.
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