Repair Instructions

SD60M TRICLOPS Repair Kit
Carefully position the bearing cap over the axle point. A
gentle push of a fingertip will seat the cap onto the axle.
Glue should not be required to hold the bearing cap on
the axle, but if it’s desired, make sure it’s only applied
inside the axle hole on the cap and none is dripped on the
outside. Gluing the caps on is not recommended.
6.
Re-install the bearing caps.
The improved bottom gear cover is designed with longer
pegs to better capture the truck sideframes solving the
bearing cap problem.
By adding shims to the two sideframes that did not
receive them at the factory, the binding, derailment, and
“warped” truck issues are resolved.
With the shims in place and the extra security of the
improved bottom gear cover, these locomotives will
perform as intended and provide years of trouble-free
enjoyment.
Positioning the
bearing cap
7.
All done.
If further assistance is needed in completing this repair, please contact Athearn at
[e-mail] or 310-763-7140.
Be sure to mention that you are looking for help with the SD60M Triclops Repair Kit.
If you used masking tape to catch the bearing caps a
slight squeeze on the tape will usually seat the bearing
caps on the axles again. Removed the tape. If they
didn’t re-attach themselves to the axle, they’ll likely be
stuck to the tape.