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Old 22nd March 2019, 14:51   #21
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Did not take many pictures of the A4 the previous locomotive was a BR class 9F think I may have some photos of her on the day I steamed her for her boiler certification drop me an address and I will send you some. I am still stuck in 35mm haven’t graduated to digital yet.


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Old 22nd March 2019, 16:12   #22
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HI Andy.
After speaking to you at the Nano about your problem with the wishbone arm joint, did you try it and if so how did you get on ? please report back so that we know cheers Arctic.
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Old 22nd March 2019, 18:46   #23
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Due to the close coupling of the five drive wheels the middle axel wheels never were flanged as the overall drive train distance could have caused the locomotive to derail itself passing over a short radius point. For this reason the centre wheels were not flanged.
These living beasts were beautiful modern locomotives just don’t cut it. I seem to remember the reason that was given was the electrification of the railways. Yet today in the end of the second decade of the 21st Century and Diesel is still the tractive Force for more than 60% of all tonnage moved on the railways today.
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Old 23rd March 2019, 14:39   #24
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Still not looking good.

Been soaking in Plusgas in a "well" around the joint and with the weight of the car on it for almost a week.

Remains rock solid and "ringing" when hit and the double forked joint separator technique hasn't worked - yet .

I'll leave it soaking for a few more days and see where that goes.

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Old 23rd March 2019, 20:16   #25
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Still not looking good.

Been soaking in Plusgas in a "well" around the joint and with the weight of the car on it for almost a week.

Remains rock solid and "ringing" when hit and the double forked joint separator technique hasn't worked - yet .

I'll leave it soaking for a few more days and see where that goes.

Cheers.

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It is the mad Scotsman I will be within 5 miles of the man who has my 12 ton US Pro ball joint spliter on Tuesday I will call in upon him and reposes my tool. If it would be any help I am happy to post it down to you. Only one request please return it when finished.
If you think it would help PM me with address.
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Old 23rd March 2019, 20:31   #26
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I had one of these where even on a two post lift and attacked with a 14lb sledge hammer, it required to be heated cherry red with oxy acetylene and with an assistant hanging off a ten foot long bar wedged between the subframe and lower arm.



I vowed if I ever got another as stubborn, I would remove the subframe instead.



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Old 2nd April 2019, 20:15   #27
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SUCCESS.....

Thanks to the generosity of a Club Member (you know who you are ) with the loan of a US Pro 6029 12 ton ball joint separator the offending joint is off.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/US-PRO-Hydr.../dp/B07DGCSGKK

Bit of a pain as the US Pro is one seriously big piece of kit so the anti roll bar had to be disconnected as did the track rod end to steering rack connecting rod. Even then there isn't space to use the hydraulic part, just the good, old fashioned fine threaded bolt.

Doing it up good and tight with a 19mm ring spanner then a couple of good thwacks with a 4lb lump hammer and..... BANG - she's released.

I guess the soaking in Plusgas helped but this is one heavy duty separator and I'm happy to recommend it as nothing else I've tried even came close.

All I need to do now is put the new one on .

As has been said before this is the best forum with many, many true gents and vast amounts of knowledge - freely given.

Thanks all.

Andy.

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