Original rebuild

[colin jones]

Just a couple of pics showing the spring compressor in action. The carrier had a busted spring and had to be replaced.

[colin jones]

Morning/evening all, In between looking after my kids while my wife's away I got a bit mor done. Turned the carrier up side down, replaced the exhaust system and straighten the protector plates and also free'd up the steering cam and cross shaft. For it's age this carrier is in perfect condition. This is one that I got off a farmer who had it for over 45 years and has always been under cover and uncut.

[colin jones]

Also done the steering plate and coupling. And yes that's me above having a silly shot by Dave Lean another MLUer.

[Justin Pollard]

Hey Colin, Nice looking carrier, Not far in hull number from my'n, is it a MetGas carrier?.

Justin.

[colin jones]

Hi Justin, mine is a S.A. carrier but the hull was made by metgas as it has spot welded sections. As far as I'm aware, it was only Metgas that spotwelded the hulls. There were quite a few hulls that came from Metgas, finished here at the Islington Railways and given a South Aus number and stamp.
I have a few pics today showing how I remove the bogie shaft with nill damage as they can be very stubborn to remove and very hard to replace.

[colin jones]

There is a spanner grip to the end of the shaft which it is worth trying to at least turn the shaft before pressing it out. If you use a hammer and drift to knock it out, chances are you're going to damage the thread and flare the end. With the price of porta power sets these days it is a must to have one in you're workshop.
I have used a couple of 20mm threaded rods and plates to hold my guide in place. One thing you do need to do and thats use a strong clamp to keep the support arms together. If you don't do this you will end up spreading them apart and dissaligning the shaft and believe me it just will not come out. I have got it down to about 12-15mins per wheel with this method. It may not suite everyone but it sure works for me.
Oh! and thats my 6 Year Old Andrew, I'm just grooming him for future lifting, cleaning, welding, cutting, grinding and making coffee
Colin.

[Justin Pollard]

Thanks Colin,
Keep up the good work

Justin.

[Euan McDonald]

Originally Posted by colin jones

There is a spanner grip to the end of the shaft which it is worth trying to at least turn the shaft before pressing it out. If you use a hammer and drift to knock it out, chances are you're going to damage the thread and flare the end. With the price of porta power sets these days it is a must to have one in you're workshop.
I have used a couple of 20mm threaded rods and plates to hold my guide in place. One thing you do need to do and thats use a strong clamp to keep the support arms together. If you don't do this you will end up spreading them apart and dissaligning the shaft and believe me it just will not come out. I have got it down to about 12-15mins per wheel with this method. It may not suite everyone but it sure works for me.
Oh! and thats my 6 Year Old Andrew, I'm just grooming him for future lifting, cleaning, welding, cutting, grinding and making coffee
Colin.

Hey Colin,
whats an engineer doing with a claw hammer under his arm in the last pic?