Re: Mikado Axle Pump Help

2001-03-08 Thread Joe Betsko
Walt, Thanks for providing me some comfort level! But, wait... you cheated - you improvised. As my three year says, "that's no fair." ... just kidding Has anyone else on the list experienced good results with their Aster pump kit? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Joe, > On mine, about two threa

Re: Mikado Axle Pump Help

2001-03-08 Thread WaltSwartz
Joe, On mine, about two threads. However, I relocated the connection so that it was at the same height from the rail as the alcohol tube. A new piece of brass was formed, drilled, and attached. It was also bent slightly forward so that the connection was pointing downward at an angle toward the

Re: Mikado Axle Pump Help

2001-03-07 Thread Joe Betsko
Hi, For those who completed the Mikado Axle Pump Kit... It was tough getting the compression fitting onto the bypass valve. How many threads should be seen between the lock nut and the compression fitting? Thanks in advance... -- Regards, Joe Betsko Pennsylvania USA Bala Cynwyd Railway: ht

Re: Mikado Axle Pump Help

2001-03-06 Thread Joe Betsko
Jim, Thanks, P-4s I have! Jim Curry wrote: > > Joe: > > I can't help you on the assembly or mounting of the pump but you should have > some P-4 setscrews for the eccentric in the locomotive kit. If not, Jerry > Hyde can supply you with the two you'll need. > > Jim > -- Regards, Joe Betsko

Re: Mikado Axle Pump Help

2001-03-06 Thread Jim Curry
Joe: I can't help you on the assembly or mounting of the pump but you should have some P-4 setscrews for the eccentric in the locomotive kit. If not, Jerry Hyde can supply you with the two you'll need. Jim

Mikado Axle Pump Help

2001-03-06 Thread Joe Betsko
Hi, As I await my two, new screws for the eccentric rod assembly, I am wondering about the pipe connecting the check valve to the bypass valve. It was difficult getting the lock nut on to mount the bypass valve to the angle iron and more difficult getting the compression fitting on the bypass va