Re position a tender back up lite.

[Barry Karlberg]

I would like to move my 2-6-0 tender lite from the side to the middle but I can't get the the fixture to come loose when gently, pulling up on it. I have a hunch it's glued on rather than just held in by friction.

Any suggestions on easy removal?

Thanks,

Barry

[jonathan]

Plastic adhesives do not like getting cold.  Put the tender shell in your freezer for a while (some leave it over night).  The glue should let go, with a little persuasion.

Be careful, as other glued-on parts will want to come loose as well, like grab irons.

Regards,

Jonathan

[Barry Karlberg]

Thanks, Jonathan...it's sitting in the freezer now.

Barry

[bbmiroku]

It is glued in.  For best results, when it's out of the freezer try persuading it from inside the tender shell.  A nice thumb pushing on it from below should make it pop on out.

[Barry Karlberg]

Thanks, bb I'll give that atry tomorrow.

Barry

[Barry Karlberg]

Sucess! The tender lite came off with a little effort pushing it up from below with a small, screw driver and after having been in the freezer for a day. I will now patch the 1/8" hole where it was and drill a centered hole for the new one, un-screw the interior light source, move it to center and fasten it with double sided tape.

Thanks, gentlemen, for all your help and suggestions.

Barry