2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Moderator: Harold_V
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
I chucked up a piece in a collet turned it to a slide fit the first 0 .25 I had already set my compound to about 0 .33 of a degree .finished the next 1" or so with compound. Then slide the head on taper tap with soft hammer and carefully turn the face. Run the live center up and finish.
Jim
Jim
No problems just solutions.
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Spent a rainy thunderstorm afternoon turning head studs..I need 12 more. Thinking of using locknuts so I will adjust to length at assembly.
Jim
Jim
No problems just solutions.
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Please share where the "Thinking of using locknuts..." comes from? Curious.
Best Steaming,
Ed Archer
Iron Horse Supply Corp.
www.ironhorsesupplycorp.com
ihsc775@gmail.com
ed.archer@ironhorsesupplycorp.com
Camelback #1173, 7-1/2" gauge, propane (a Leo M.'s build)
E6 #462 Atlantic (Saturated Steam), coal
3.2 scale 040 Vulcan 7-1/2 gauge, coal
12 ton 1936 040 Vulcan 2ft gauge, oil
"One with weak mind...Has strong legs"
Ed Archer
Iron Horse Supply Corp.
www.ironhorsesupplycorp.com
ihsc775@gmail.com
ed.archer@ironhorsesupplycorp.com
Camelback #1173, 7-1/2" gauge, propane (a Leo M.'s build)
E6 #462 Atlantic (Saturated Steam), coal
3.2 scale 040 Vulcan 7-1/2 gauge, coal
12 ton 1936 040 Vulcan 2ft gauge, oil
"One with weak mind...Has strong legs"
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Hi Ed,
Was thinking of using locknuts on heads unless someone suggests different. Like the one in picture.
Jim
Was thinking of using locknuts on heads unless someone suggests different. Like the one in picture.
Jim
No problems just solutions.
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
If you were thinking of the nylon locknuts, I'd be suspect of the heat range. In aircraft I've generally seen castled nuts and safety wires. A second nut might be the other idea. I think the caps on many cylinders may be due to hiding or protecting some of these different methods. Or are there high temp locknuts? I've never tried looking for those.
-ken cameron
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Member JMRI Developer Team http://www.jmri.org/
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In the Upstate New York US area of the world
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Hi Ken
You are right about the temperature I had not looked it up but I did find steel flex top nuts . Maybe I'm overthinking this, lock washer nut with a drop of thread locker.??
Jim
You are right about the temperature I had not looked it up but I did find steel flex top nuts . Maybe I'm overthinking this, lock washer nut with a drop of thread locker.??
Jim
No problems just solutions.
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
I used no lock washers or lock nuts on the cylinder bolts/nuts of my Allen Ten Wheeler. Just flat washers.
20 years and hundreds of miles later none have come loose, except when I removed them for inspection/servicing.
I even used steam cylinder oil in the threads during assembly so rust would not occur.
Worked fine, all the time.
RussN
20 years and hundreds of miles later none have come loose, except when I removed them for inspection/servicing.
I even used steam cylinder oil in the threads during assembly so rust would not occur.
Worked fine, all the time.
RussN
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Jim, of course this brings up the next question: what material are you going to use for the gaskets?
Regarding the heads & chest nuts/bolts, I have found that at/after the first steam up - to go in and retorque all as the gasket material has shrank from the heat. Personally, I have never used lockwashers nor locknuts. Maybe a flat washer in some cases. Yes some low strength Loctite on the stud ends and graphited cyl oil on the nuts to keep the rust out of the threads is a good idea.
Regarding the heads & chest nuts/bolts, I have found that at/after the first steam up - to go in and retorque all as the gasket material has shrank from the heat. Personally, I have never used lockwashers nor locknuts. Maybe a flat washer in some cases. Yes some low strength Loctite on the stud ends and graphited cyl oil on the nuts to keep the rust out of the threads is a good idea.
Best Steaming,
Ed Archer
Iron Horse Supply Corp.
www.ironhorsesupplycorp.com
ihsc775@gmail.com
ed.archer@ironhorsesupplycorp.com
Camelback #1173, 7-1/2" gauge, propane (a Leo M.'s build)
E6 #462 Atlantic (Saturated Steam), coal
3.2 scale 040 Vulcan 7-1/2 gauge, coal
12 ton 1936 040 Vulcan 2ft gauge, oil
"One with weak mind...Has strong legs"
Ed Archer
Iron Horse Supply Corp.
www.ironhorsesupplycorp.com
ihsc775@gmail.com
ed.archer@ironhorsesupplycorp.com
Camelback #1173, 7-1/2" gauge, propane (a Leo M.'s build)
E6 #462 Atlantic (Saturated Steam), coal
3.2 scale 040 Vulcan 7-1/2 gauge, coal
12 ton 1936 040 Vulcan 2ft gauge, oil
"One with weak mind...Has strong legs"
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Thanks all for the input.
The gasket material that the print calls for is
aramid/ buna n 1/64"
Here is a shot of the head and steam chest studs.
The gasket material that the print calls for is
aramid/ buna n 1/64"
Here is a shot of the head and steam chest studs.
No problems just solutions.
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
It's always nice to get those studs made and ready to use.
Visible progress!
RussN
Visible progress!
RussN
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
I ordered extra long drill bit for steam passages and won't be here till Monday so loco brakes I have been thinking it will be easier to get that done before the valve gear gets in the way between the frames.
I bought a dykem sponge head bottle thought this will work great.
I have been disappointed every time I used it. I gave it just a little squeeze. Ok maybe a little more than that. This is after mopping it up.
Jim
I bought a dykem sponge head bottle thought this will work great.
I have been disappointed every time I used it. I gave it just a little squeeze. Ok maybe a little more than that. This is after mopping it up.
Jim
No problems just solutions.