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Title: Tender Repairs
Post by: shoey51 on July 09, 2010, 10:18:25 PM

I thought I had fixed all the problems with my 7.25 gauge loco but a couple of weeks back while on a run it felt as tho i was driving with the breaks on. After I got home I turned the tender over to check things out and found that the axle boxes wer badly worn
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/008.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/007.jpg)

will have to think about how I am going to repair these :scratch:

after talking with some knowledgeable friends I have now mounted the axle between a couple of centres and using a lathedog to turn the axle Im about to embark on some repairs.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/005.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/004.jpg)

this photo shows how worn the tread is so thats another job too

(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/006.jpg)

any suggestions gratefully received as Im still learning here

cheers Graham

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: sbwhart on July 10, 2010, 01:37:14 AM

Graham

You could skim down the axles make new axle boxes and fit roller bearings.

As for the wheels you can skim off the wear and fit steel tiers:- making them a tight fit and squeeze them on with high strength loctite.

Stew

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: shoey51 on July 10, 2010, 02:44:41 AM

thanks Stew

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: shoey51 on July 25, 2010, 03:51:55 AM

I found a place that had castings and managed to get the casting for the axle box :headbang:
I took it to work and cut it into quarters. tried to square them off in the mill but i think i need something better than a large slot dill to do the job :doh:

(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/009.jpg)

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: Stilldrillin on July 25, 2010, 12:44:42 PM

By `ek Graham! That`s some wear!  :bugeye:

What sort of load does it usually carry?  :scratch:

Looks as though your on the right track for efficient, lasting repairs.  :thumbup:

David D

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: shoey51 on July 25, 2010, 02:56:57 PM

David the only weight was the water about 10ltr and coal about 2kilo and driver. the original owner wasnt a big man. there wasnt any oil holes or reasing points so I assume it has been running dry for years.
Ive also bought some bronze bearing bushes and grease nipples this time Im going to keep it lubricated.

cheers Graham

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: shoey51 on July 27, 2010, 03:22:14 PM

I bought a fly cutter for my x2 mill yesterday so heres to another new experience :coffee:

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: shoey51 on November 05, 2010, 07:31:16 PM

here's an update on whats been happening in between holidays overseas and all :wave:

after machining the boxes to size which i ended up doing on the lathe I drilled and bored out to press fit some bronze bearing bushes
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/004-1.jpg)

I also drilled right through with a 13/64th drill so I could tap 6mm for a grease nipple. used a slot drill in the mill to give a flat surface to screw it up to

(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/005-1.jpg)

marked out where I had to slot for the guides
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/006-1.jpg)

then milled them out
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/007-1.jpg)

here is a phto of the finnished wheel set after turning down the wheels as well
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/008-1.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/Graham-Jilly/Marie%20Estelle/009-1.jpg)

not long now before it's back on the rails :D

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: sbwhart on November 06, 2010, 02:42:40 AM

Looking good Graham

Stew

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: Stilldrillin on November 06, 2010, 04:39:48 AM

Nice work Graham!  :clap: :clap:

It will be good to be rolling again..... Up high, on an even keel!  :thumbup:

David D

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: Dean W on November 06, 2010, 08:28:47 PM

You've done a great job getting the ol' girl back on track, Graham.   :clap:

Title: Re: Tender Repairs
Post by: shoey51 on November 06, 2010, 08:31:12 PM

thanks every one I am pleased  :D