The Traveling Engineers' Association - To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
page 127 of 246 (51%)
page 127 of 246 (51%)
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=SOUTHERN VALVE GEAR= 1. Q. If the eccentric crank or eccentric rods fail? A. Disconnect the eccentric rod from crank, radius hanger and transmission yoke, tie up the hanger and yoke, clamp valve central position and proceed. 2. Q. If radius hanger fails? A. Disconnect the hanger from rod and take down eccentric rod, clamp valve in central position and proceed. 3. Q. If transmission yoke fails? A. Disconnect from the eccentric rod and clamp valve in central position and proceed. 4. Q. If horizontal arm of bell crank fails? A. Disconnect the yoke from the eccentric rod, tie up to clear, clamp valve in central position and proceed. 5. Q. If vertical arm to bell crank breaks? A. Clamp valve in central position and proceed. Take the broken arm down if necessary. |
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