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Jim
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Ok as some know I am working on a little Six engine which I kinda fallen in love with (ironic) and I am going to repaint it either a nice black or try in my Road colours...
now here where I need help with I am working on getting the motor working again which as far as I can tell I am successful with, however while slow ly running it in to try and remove the gunk and free the parts and get her freshly appplied grease on the gears (worm and drive) her guide rod slide thing broke, and bent so I am wondering if there is a way to replace the drive wheels and all parts or if maybe someone has spares that they don't need, or if I could harvest parts off another loco to get this one going again...
anyways thanks for the help and I will post pictures of the engine if needed when I get home (or just look at my other thread about it)
NOTE: the pictures are old shots and were taken before the damaged part was found/damage happened, these are before I did the clean out relube/oil
Edited by - Jim on February 22 2013 2:12:05 PM
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Posted - February 22 2013 : 12:22:13 PM
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It doesn't look broken Jim; I think it just needs reassembled. Which; can be one of those jobs where you wish that you had three hands to hold everything.
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Posted - February 22 2013 : 2:10:00 PM
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| the pics are just for showing the loco, the piece thats bent/broken is the slide rod area that goes in the big hunk of metal at the front, I haven't taken a picture of the wheels yet, these are old shots
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Posted - February 22 2013 : 7:42:23 PM
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I'd say, don't bother with that piston rod...
Keep the drive wheel rods and paint the locomotive sky blue... grind the boiler face somewhat flat, paint a bright-looking face on it... put a #2 on the cab-side and name it Tibby...
...TYCO, long lost exported twin to Thomas. Tyco had it's chassis and cylinder assembly modified to suit a private US rail company that needed a "very useful" sodor-type shunter.
The US exported Baldwin 0-6-0's to the UK and Europe for the W44 effort.
This forum is for fun and learning.
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Posted - February 22 2013 : 10:23:40 PM
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The valve guide isn't properly situated, don't know if that's known but the valve gude is supposed to tightly sit between the frames stick out arms and the cylinders.
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Posted - February 23 2013 : 12:56:30 AM
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quote:The valve guide isn't properly situated, don't know if that's known but the valve gude is supposed to tightly sit between the frames stick out arms and the cylinders.
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â February 22 2013Â :Â 10:23:40 PM
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Hyde, these are "before fix" pictures.
John
Lookit this video, Hyde... er, perhaps you already did. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCvtdHVx93Q 
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Posted - February 23 2013 : 01:49:01 AM
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Ah I see. Why would I have seen that video exactly?
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Posted - February 23 2013 : 11:41:03 AM
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| again these are before fix pics and pre distroyed pics (will get some when I have time)....im just needing the drive wheels and gear and rods things....
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Posted - February 23 2013 : 4:37:14 PM
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quote:Ah I see. Why would I have seen that video exactly?
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â February 23 2013Â :Â 01:49:01 AM
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Kinda off topic, but after I watched it, I figured that you want to see the history of the SP AC's.
sorry if I was out of line.
John
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Posted - February 24 2013 : 07:10:45 AM
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I'm pleased to see that others enjoy fixing up Mantua/Tyco engines. I've been doing so since the 1970s. This is my version of Mantua's Little Six. I've basically added detail parts, a new pilot deck and pilot truck. It runs very well as do all of my Mantua/Tyco engines!
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Posted - February 24 2013 : 1:57:20 PM
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quote: [quote]Ah I see. Why would I have seen that video exactly?
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â February 23 2013Â :Â 01:49:01 AM
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Kinda off topic, but after I watched it, I figured that you want to see the history of the SP AC's.
sorry if I was out of line.
John
Ah no worries john I was never a real big fan of the Cab fowards bt thanks for the thought! 
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Posted - February 25 2013 : 7:16:16 PM
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quote:I'm pleased to see that others enjoy fixing up Mantua/Tyco engines. I've been doing so since the 1970s. This is my version of Mantua's Little Six. I've basically added detail parts, a new pilot deck and pilot truck. It runs very well as do all of my Mantua/Tyco engines!
Originally posted by cholmes - February 24 2013 : 07:10:45 AM
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Love your work, thats what more or less what I am going to plan for mine,, if there is any way I can pull this off im determined to at least try :D
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 12:14:35 AM
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Cholmes, that looks great! It even has whistle & bell ropes. I recently picked up what turned out to be a 1986 Mantua issue of one of these. Sturdily built, but I was surprised at the poor 5 wheel pickup. You can't depend on a blind center driver making contact. If I keep it I will be adding a wiper for the rear insulated driver.
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 12:27:59 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by cholmes - February 24 2013 : 07:10:45 AM
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*Puts a A infront of CNE*
Here comes the Zit Train joking
its a nice loco 
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 06:41:36 AM
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| A friend asked what can motor I used for the Little Six. I used kit #160 from Helix Humper.
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 09:31:51 AM
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| looking good, where can the #160 from the Helix Humper be had at? I may try a remotor on mine also
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 10:24:52 AM
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The Helix Humpber can be obtained from Alliance Locomotive Products. Here is the URL
http://www.alliancelocomotiveproducts.com/
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 2:12:45 PM
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| cool, is it direct drop in replacement or will I need to solder any wires on it?
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 10:22:35 PM
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| If I remember correctly, all you need to do is connect it to the frame. Alliance does have an instruction sheet you can download before you purchase it.
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Posted - February 27 2013 : 09:19:20 AM
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Nice work on that loco. Lots of great ideas too. You may want to think of adding the complete valve gear set, it adds a very nice touch.
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Posted - February 27 2013 : 09:29:36 AM
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Jim, I searched through all of my running gear parts and I do not have the replacement for the broken piece that you have. I thought certainly I would, but no luck.
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Posted - February 27 2013 : 09:42:32 AM
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quote:Jim, I searched through all of my running gear parts and I do not have the replacement for the broken piece that you have. I thought certainly I would, but no luck.
Randy
Originally posted by rbturner - February 27 2013 : 09:29:36 AM
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Cool, thanks for the help!! I may check my local place and see if they may have a spare or something
quote:Nice work on that loco. Lots of great ideas too. You may want to think of adding the complete valve gear set, it adds a very nice touch.
Originally posted by richard p - February 27 2013 : 09:19:20 AM
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I may try that if I can find all parts:)
quote:If I remember correctly, all you need to do is connect it to the frame. Alliance does have an instruction sheet you can download before you purchase it.
Originally posted by cholmes - February 26 2013 : 10:22:35 PM
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cool, I read through them is it looked like it may need some wireing, but couldn't really tell honestly, I may reread the instructions just in case...
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