Re: Engine Clean uo
I kind of like that sterilized/dry feeling as meths evaporates off my hands. Although lately it's been a harsh/burning feeling as I dry to smack out dancing flames from my leaky engines... >I suppose any of these methods might prudently involve solvent resistant >gloves? >Gary in soggy Eugene, Oregon > >> Hmm. Now that you mention it, rags soaked in meths have been used at >> steamups to cut the grease on the rails. Maybe I'll use that method... > >> >Dampen a soft cloth with mineral spirits and finish with a dry soft >cloth. > > -- == Richard Finlayson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: K4 piston backhead
Hey Ernie, Fantastically detailed info. Thanks much Ernie. Clearly not a one-evening project, I'll defer this until I have a better workplace to work on projects. -Richard >Richard- > >Each piston rod is sealed by a silicone "O"-ring, captured in a counterbore >in the cylinder backhead, covered by a 4-hole packing gland. To access the >seal, remove the 4 slotted-head screws from the gland. To remove/replace the >seal, unthread the piston rod from its crosshead. Remember to use "gentle" >Loctite 222MS when remounting the crosshead. > >BTW, the cylinder backhead and bolts are functional; a seven-hole gasket >seals them to the cylinder. The drain cock fittings are only decorative. > >Ernie Wortmann, PLS -- == Richard Finlayson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Engine Clean uo
I suppose any of these methods might prudently involve solvent resistant gloves? Gary in soggy Eugene, Oregon > Hmm. Now that you mention it, rags soaked in meths have been used at > steamups to cut the grease on the rails. Maybe I'll use that method... > >Dampen a soft cloth with mineral spirits and finish with a dry soft cloth.
Re: K4 piston backhead
Richard- Each piston rod is sealed by a silicone "O"-ring, captured in a counterbore in the cylinder backhead, covered by a 4-hole packing gland. To access the seal, remove the 4 slotted-head screws from the gland. To remove/replace the seal, unthread the piston rod from its crosshead. Remember to use "gentle" Loctite 222MS when remounting the crosshead. BTW, the cylinder backhead and bolts are functional; a seven-hole gasket seals them to the cylinder. The drain cock fittings are only decorative. Ernie Wortmann, PLS
Re: Engine Clean uo
Hmm. Now that you mention it, rags soaked in meths have been used at steamups to cut the grease on the rails. Maybe I'll use that method... The addition of official Track Marshall _badges_ (courtesy of Jon Bloom's craftsmanship) were good for crowd control and riot abatement at the recent '49er steamup. I think the logical extension is from bowler to brass marshal's badge to marshal on mounted steed. -Richard >Richard, > >Dampen a soft cloth with mineral spirits and finish with a dry soft cloth. > >Geoff. > >What would be a way to degrease drivers that wouldn't harm the >>finish? I had my Schools out for a run at Gary's and I should have >>cleaned the drivers before the run. I stiff cleaning with a dry rag >>is probably as good as any... but any experience with this? >> >>-Richard >>-- >>== >>Richard Finlayson >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- == Richard Finlayson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Engine Clean up
Trent, Track Marshall? I was made redundant and pensioned off as the silly bowler fell over my eyes, I couldn't find my cane so fell over trying to grasp for my beer. Harry wouldn't be any better, Trent, he'd enforce pressure tests on beer cans. Ah, but he'd look quite natural in the bowler drinking a cuppa tea and showing off his GWR coaches--Oh, I say!! Geoff. Hmmm. Silly hat? Cleaning locomotives? > I nominate thee, Harry Wade, as full time track marshall, silly hat >wearer, and locomotive washer at Diamondhead and St. Joseph. Do I hear a >second? All those in favor... > Lokie washing line forms behind Geoff since he's an "Official Track >Marshal". > >Later, >Trent > > >Harry Wade wrote: > >>for cleaning down as locos came into the sheds. This could be the >>responsibility of the track marshal. I mean what's he doing anyway except >>parading around in a silly hat. >> >
Re: Engine Clean uo
Richard, Dampen a soft cloth with mineral spirits and finish with a dry soft cloth. Geoff. What would be a way to degrease drivers that wouldn't harm the >finish? I had my Schools out for a run at Gary's and I should have >cleaned the drivers before the run. I stiff cleaning with a dry rag >is probably as good as any... but any experience with this? > >-Richard >-- >== >Richard Finlayson >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: K4 piston backhead
I went with 8" track centers on Dan Liebowitz' layout. It seems to handle most anything. ...including the odd stray bottle of beverage. -- Michael Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Turbine Oil
For those of you in the States, I noticed that ACE hardware carries turbine oil. It comes in a small bottle with a needle tip which makes it perfect for getting at engine drive gear. The cost is about $3.00. You can find it in the automobile section. Don _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
