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How can I remove the shell on a FB2.

Started by Limey, February 16, 2013, 10:36:03 AM

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Limey

I have an FB2  ( DCC ready ) and I want to install a decoder, how do I remove the shell. I searched this site but can't find specifics on the FB2.
      Do I have to remove the 4 screws, or the couplers or are there tabs to be pried out ??

Thanks, Limey.

bapguy

There are 4 screws by the fuel tank. Remove these and the body should come off. Are you putting in a sound decoder? If so there's a place for a 1"speaker at the back of the frame. Joe.

Limey


timhar47

BE AWARE - With the FA2 unit, one has to take off the front coupler, also you have to pull the rear up first, then ease the front out. (Not sure about the FB2 - maybe it will do easier then the A unit.)
I actually had a very difficult time getting the 'A' shell back on, due to the excessive protruding metal lip of the front coupler box. I could not get the angle needed to get it back in. I gave up, and cut off a small bit (with wire nippers) of the screw retainer posts, enough to allow the shell back on. The screw still worked fine. But then maybe I had a strange FA2