MTH Santa/Elf Handcar 30-2511
Repair Broken Handpump Handle
on Handcars
30-2508, 30-2509, 30-2511, 30-2526, 30-4044-0, 30-4045-0
Repaired Handcar
The original handpump handle is green. The available
replacements are black.
Note the Shell is Not Reversible
Santa and Elf were not working before Christmas. When the shell was removed the handpump broken part with prong fell out. The MTH Exploded Parts Diagram did not show the Handpump Handle as a replaceable part. The MTH part number for the Handpump Handle is FD-4200018.
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| The 3 shell screws assure the correct shell placement. | Note each side on handcars are different. |
Remove Handpump Handle Pin
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A Rivet and Wheel Press
comes in handy. The standard tool available for
pressing out the pin was too large. The bottom press tool was a perfect fit to hold the outside hub. |
The resident
machinist in the barn scrap crafted a 1/16" punch using 3/8"
brass rod and 1/16" piano wire. My "plus one" doesn't mind these "honey dos". |
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Replacement Handle with Broken Part
Ream Santa and Elf Hands for Larger Handles if Needed
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| The original green handles
measured 0.066" diameter. The replacement black handles are 0.075" diameter. |
Gently ream the Santa and Elf
hands with a 5/64" bit. A hand held junk chuck is pictured. |
Align Handle Tab to Motor Drive Prong
Center motor drive lever, set shell in correct
position, and note handle prong alignment.
Note counter bore on one side of hand pump handle pin hole.
The pin starts there.
The counter bore is probably on the side away from the prong.
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| Pin Ready to Press | The top right tool was the oversize tool. |
Santa and Elf are back at work on the
completed car.
With the extended bumpers this car can join other adapted handcars
for a "bumper fest".
See Enhance MTH Handcar Bumpers for How To.
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