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COX 47

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How can I put Trucks on N scale cars . Ihave some Model Power I'd like to use screws like HO Athearn. What do you use to fill thehole,Self tapping screws? What size and where would I locate them? Anybody Who has done this give me any help? Thanks Cox 47
 
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I first try to use the plastic plug that holds the truck to the car. When that doesn't work, I have an assortment of small sheet metal screws. Sometimes I use a drill bit as a reamer to open the hole to fit the screw or an oversized plug.

I'm sure there is someone here that has a better idea than that. ;) ;)
 
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Generally, you can drill and tap for a #2-56 flathead or ovalhead screw. Using a flat or oval head screw will automatically center the truck. While you may use self-tapping screws, that presents potential for being off-center. Use a tiny dab of blue threadloc to keep the screw from loosening, and you're all set. (just a tiny dab, so you can remove the screw when you want to...)
 
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