And just replace the entire regulator? What do these run the wrecking yard? I've heard about some folks drilling out the old rivets andusing screwsor nuts and bolts. Can anyone comment onthis method?

If you can find stronger rivets than the ones I tried, that might be suitable. Another fix might be to tap the rivet holes and put in screws. You will have to use a screw with a flat head and very short threads and then grind down the head so the gear can pass over it. If all else fails you will have to replace the regulator. Note that in the 123 cars the motor and the regulator are separably replaceable. All you need is the regulator. The motor can be removed from your old regulator and moved to the new one.

Jeremy

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I've drilled out the rivets. Other than the screw solution, which seems nearly impossible due to the location of the rivet holes, is welding the next best solution? Will the welds last?