An untried method of insulating one-piece drivers . . .
This is a variation of a method I read about years ago which one could use
to replace burned out insulation without dismantling the locomotive, FWIW.
Using an appropriate size drill bit, drill two holes on opposite sided of
the wheel at the [hypothetical] junction of the tire (tyre) and wheel
center. Then use a jewelers saw whose blade will fit the holes you just
drilled to make two saw cuts along the junction line. Each cut will cover
about one-fourth of the circumference of the junction line. Be sure the
cuts are clean and free from metal filings and fill with a strong epoxy [not
metal filled]. Once the epoxy is thoroughly set, repeat the drilling/sawing
process, ending the cuts slightly into the epoxy, so that no metal is left.
Then fill these cuts with epoxy.
Quite a tedious process, especially when one is thinking of eight or twelve
wheels. An ample stock of drill bits and jewelers saw blades should be
obtained before beginning . . .
One alternative, of course, is to disassemble the trucks, turn the wheels
for one side of the loco to remove the tires, turn replacement tires, and
reassemble everything with insulation pressed between the wheel centers and
the new tires.
Or (and this may be the best choice all things considered), since no
side/drive rods and quartering are involved in the Climax, disassemble the
wheel sets, bore out one wheel of each set, and reassemble with an
insulating material bushing at the axle/wheel interface.
Charles
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Pekarna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2001 7:27 AM
Subject: RCS/PCM
>
>
> Good morning, in the last week or so someone made a comment about the
> successful use of the RCS/PCM control system, but I cannot seem to find
the
> posting. I was considering the installation of this system in my aster
> climax but one of the requirements stated in the website is insulation of
> the wheels, I don't think this is possible in the climax, anyone have any
> suggestions?. Currently running with FM, but there is a lot of glitching
> due to the zillions of metal parts all spinning and jerking everywhich way
> on the loco, I'm thinking of training a hamster to ride in the cab and
take
> verbal commands. Tom
>
