Original rebuild

[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?

[colin jones]

Hi Euan, you know you can't hammer split pins with a micrometer.
Colin.

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Colin - I was trying to work out how to configure my porta power set to remove these shafts, but our recent conversation and your detailed images on this thread has now given me the walk up start of how to do it. I cannot remember the details but could you please explain the issue Pedre had whilst removing a shaft.

Very happy Bob

[colin jones]

Bob, I know not of what you say!! Anyway a bit further down the track.

[colin jones]

A few bits and pieces painted and a little rework to be completed at the back.
Colin.