Rivarossi Mallet Question

[spookshow]

I got an email from a guy looking for some help disassembling his Rivarossi Mallet. Unfortunately, I don't own one anymore so I'm clueless. Can anyone out there answer his question?

"I have a N Scale Con-Cor/Rivarossi 2-8-8-0 Mallet Steam Engine and am trying to replace the front cylinder assembly (the part with the steps and headlight).  There is a plastic plate that has a thin protrusion that keeps the front truck somewhat centered, that is covering the screw that attaches the Cylinder Assembly to the front pilot.  I can’t figure out how to remove the plastic plate that is attached to the front set of drivers, so I can replace the Cylinder Assembly.  It is attached to the driver gear cover plate.   I would appreciate any information you might have."

Thanks,
-Mark
 

[spookshow]

Thanks Charley, I'll pass that along.

Cheers,
-Mark

[delamaize]

You have to pry it up a little at a time on each side with a screwdriver or like tool. It's a press fit in the gear case cover plate.
Don't try to pry all on one side because you can break the pin that holds it to the frame. It's acetal (Delrin) and pretty tough. Charley.

this is how I did mine.....

[pwnj]

Yep, same on the one I'm working on.  Just pry it up and the pilot comes out, then he'll have easy access to the screw.