06-08-2021, 01:31 AM
Guy,
some tips:
For only adding wipers you don't have to disassemble the whole loco.
Pry off the bottom cover of the trucks by a small screwdriver. And don't worry, the plastic material is of high quality and very elastic and for that not prone to break.
Once the covers are off, you can pull the truck sideframes left an right. The wheelsets can be lifted out, clean them thoroughly at this occasion.
Further you can pull the plastic caps which clamps the wires. Then the truck frames are separated.
Points of attention for remounting:
- Very fine details on the shell; for this it will be better the shell has been lifted off before.
- the truck sideframe with the cable for the speedometer have to be mounted under the engineer's side of the cab.
- Pay attention to the plumbing of the air reservoirs when remounting the shell. They should be fit under the skirt of the running board.
Lutz
some tips:
For only adding wipers you don't have to disassemble the whole loco.
Pry off the bottom cover of the trucks by a small screwdriver. And don't worry, the plastic material is of high quality and very elastic and for that not prone to break.
Once the covers are off, you can pull the truck sideframes left an right. The wheelsets can be lifted out, clean them thoroughly at this occasion.
Further you can pull the plastic caps which clamps the wires. Then the truck frames are separated.
Points of attention for remounting:
- Very fine details on the shell; for this it will be better the shell has been lifted off before.
- the truck sideframe with the cable for the speedometer have to be mounted under the engineer's side of the cab.
- Pay attention to the plumbing of the air reservoirs when remounting the shell. They should be fit under the skirt of the running board.
Lutz