Spectrum K-4 Pacific

[lirrman]

Two things.

1) My K-4 runs fine but it has a shimmy that would put a belly dancer to shame. I doubt I could do anything about it but, just maybe, there is. There's a lot of play in
     the drivers. It's one of the first runs so it has some smiles on it.
2) It needs lubrication. The instruction sheet shows how the underframe comes off, but it won't budge after the two screws are removed.  Are there more holding it on?
     Any help would be appreciated.

[jonathan]

If memory serves... Try removing the screw that holds the trailing truck, I seem to recall that was part of the bottom plate (3 screws).

Regards,

Jonathan

[lirrman]

Thanks.  I'll give it a try.
Walt

[rbturner]

On the early K-4 they used a plastic 'hubcap' for the driver spokes. Over time these swell out and begin to hit the siderods. This causes a real waddle or even binding at times.

The black spoke thing can be cut out and the remaining metal spoked wheel can be painted black.

[lirrman]

Thanks, I'll take a look.
Walt