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 Posted - February 14 2012 : 11:06:59 AM
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i need to know the technical name for the coupling part that is broken in picture below,its the white piece near (RECEIVER CUP) right hand tower ken
Edited by - catfordken on February 14 2012 1:08:03 PM
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Posted - February 14 2012 : 11:33:29 AM
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Hey Ken,
Looks like a standard coupling to me. Just has what looks like a small screw visible. How does it mount to the shaft of the worm? Maybe you could replace it with one from NWSL or Athearn depending on the worm shaft diameter and mounting method.
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Posted - February 14 2012 : 11:41:24 AM
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| Pretty sure the coupling is called a "universal", so the broken part might be a "universal... socket"? That's the first sensible term that comes to mind but I'm not sure that's absolutely correct.
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Posted - February 14 2012 : 11:54:34 AM
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am trying to replace with something thats similar,as of the over 1500 units made for westside this is one of only 50 that were not factory painted,an emd e9a/b set ken
will check out nwsl and cheers to you both
Edited by - catfordken on February 14 2012 2:41:42 PM
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Posted - February 14 2012 : 2:20:20 PM
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Hi Ken; How is everyone home . I hope all are OK.
* About the coupling. It is odd to see that type used where a screw holds the coupling to the shaft on one side. The opposite end is common.
* Here is something I have. Perhaps it can be used for your needs.
* Maybe?
** frank
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Posted - February 14 2012 : 2:32:11 PM
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| hi frank,will send pm ken
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Posted - February 18 2012 : 5:56:12 PM
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looks like a basic unversal joint.
If you can't find, one could be fabricated out of Delrin
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 11:42:52 AM
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I used to race RC cars. The 1/18 scale Losi Mini T used a dog bone setup in their final drive that I have used to replace that part on other locomotives. For RC cars that is a very common part. If you went to a good hobby shop they should be able to help you match something up.
As a side note I have found RC parts to be tougher and more bulky than what is needed for trains in general. If you need to shave a little material do not worry about it.
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