09-28-2013, 08:05 AM
Last weekend we finished up all the underside air connections on 663 and tested them with compressed air from the round house. We found no leaks and pressure held nicely. We then moved on to disconnecting all the plumbing from the compressor in 663 so that the Tri-state crew could move it out of the way for a more thorough inspection. I have posted a copy of an email from them explaining what they found.
" Gentlemen,
This past Sunday Dave, Matt, and myself removed the air compressor from it's mountings in 663. At this point the coupling is free and was able to be inspected. I feel that we can reuse it once it gets put back together. The air compressor on the other hand shows signs of having a bent crank on the driven end. The roller bearing also seems to have extra movement that you would normally not find. It is my feelings at this time that the air compressor should be replaced or completely rebuilt.
Mike "
So it looks like 663 will be down for some time, hopefully she will be running for next years excursion season. On the other hand, 664 is running like a champ and the restoration on the B-unit is moving right along.
" Gentlemen,
This past Sunday Dave, Matt, and myself removed the air compressor from it's mountings in 663. At this point the coupling is free and was able to be inspected. I feel that we can reuse it once it gets put back together. The air compressor on the other hand shows signs of having a bent crank on the driven end. The roller bearing also seems to have extra movement that you would normally not find. It is my feelings at this time that the air compressor should be replaced or completely rebuilt.
Mike "
So it looks like 663 will be down for some time, hopefully she will be running for next years excursion season. On the other hand, 664 is running like a champ and the restoration on the B-unit is moving right along.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew