The Traveling Engineers' Association - To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
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A. Take down eccentric rod, eccentric crank, main rod and all connecting
rods, block cross-head, disconnect from end of radius rod, chain it to running board and block steam valve to cover ports. 8. Q. Broken cross-head pin, main rod, strap or brasses? A. Take down main rod, block cross-head, disconnect front end of radius rod and chain to running board and block the valve to cover ports. 9. Q. With a broken combination lever, union link or cross-head arms, what would you do? A. Would disconnect the forward end of the radius rod and secure it to the running board with a small chain, wire or rope, remove all broken parts, take off the combination lever, even if not broken, secure the valve in its central position, loosen cylinder head to provide for lubrication, leave up main rod and proceed on one side. If valve was blocked to open rear port slightly, this would provide for lubrication and the cylinder head need not be loosened. 10. Q. If the radius rod on Walschaert gear is disabled, what should be done? A. If broken in front of the link block, take off the broken part by disconnecting from combination lever, take down eccentric rod, fasten valve to cover ports and proceed on one side. If broken back of the link block, block the link block in the desired position and proceed with both sides. 11. Q. What would you disconnect with a Walschaert gear if a valve yoke |
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