10-22-2016, 05:02 PM
Still on the to do list for that day was to start the disassembly of a replacement compressor for the "B". From our research on this B&M unit we found that the compressor blew a seal and sprayed oil all over the electrical cabinet. This grounded out most of the equipment and earned her a spot on the dead line some time around 1976. So our plan is to remove all the cylinders from the old compressor and swap them out with the new ones from our donor unit. This way we do not have to mess with the connections to the main generator or the compressors crank shaft as they checked out ok.
As that was going on we also checked a set of donated traction motors. Although they both turned, they have bearing issues.
As that was going on we also checked a set of donated traction motors. Although they both turned, they have bearing issues.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew