11-23-2015, 08:37 AM
Catweasel Wrote:Just got the A-line Re-powering kit for the SD40-2. Flywheels,as noted in a previous post by Torikoos, did slide on the motor shafts very easily. I would have preferred a slightly tighter fit, but a drop of Loctite 603 has secured them firmly. The motor is a little bit long for the frame it seems,but a touch of a grinding wheel should sort that out.I may remake the driveshafts as well. The wheels I've got (Athearn 40") drop straight into the trucks,but before I close them up I'll fit Phosphor bronze wipers. Shouldn't take too long to put it together. Once I've got it running on DC I'll then put a Loksound chip in it. My SD40-2 hasn't got lights fitted. I suspect the the prvious owner may have removed them. I want to fit LED's however. Can any one advise as to the best way to achieve this? Happy days.
Like projects like this. Any photos docummenting this build?