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by Geochurchi
Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Energy Rotary spool valve
Replies: 21
Views: 923

Re: Energy Rotary spool valve

Thanks, no grade on this line.
by Geochurchi
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Antique Stationary Engines
Topic: Bosch AB 33 magneto
Replies: 3
Views: 525

Re: Bosch AB 33 magneto

As an experiment could I use 2 fishing magnets 1 on each side to see if I get a good spark, if so I would get the original magnets recharged.
Just a thought.
Thanks
by Geochurchi
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Antique Stationary Engines
Topic: Bosch AB 33 magneto
Replies: 3
Views: 525

Re: Bosch AB 33 magneto

Is there a means of adding more magnets on top of the existing? I did use keepers when I removed the magnets, aside from a weak spark how can I tell if the magnets are strong enough?
Thanks
by Geochurchi
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Energy Rotary spool valve
Replies: 21
Views: 923

Re: Energy Rotary spool valve

Not sure how we would run out of fluid ?
by Geochurchi
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Energy Rotary spool valve
Replies: 21
Views: 923

Re: Energy Rotary spool valve

Our 2 newer locomotives have the drift valves. The 2 older ones do not, none have brakes they rely on feathering the valve for control.
Thanks
by Geochurchi
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Energy Rotary spool valve
Replies: 21
Views: 923

Re: Energy Rotary spool valve

Assuming the pump is not operating and we are in the parked position, Valve is in the center position should , should we still be able to roll the locomotive ?
Thanks
by Geochurchi
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Energy Rotary spool valve
Replies: 21
Views: 923

Re: Energy Rotary spool valve

Exactly the pic I was going to post, don’t quite understand the drawing, if the handle is in the center position there should be no fluid flow , correct? this valve was mfg. in ‘98 and I believe fluid is somehow leaking by, rebuild kits only have “O” rings I believe, if the spool is worn I don’t thi...
by Geochurchi
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Energy Rotary spool valve
Replies: 21
Views: 923

Energy Rotary spool valve

Good evening, I am trying to understand the operation of this valve, the valve has what I assume to have 3 positions, right (forward) left (reverse) and center position which I assume should have no flow and act as the stopped position, I am correct.
The valve P/N 10240 .
by Geochurchi
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 30 amp alternator
Replies: 6
Views: 506

Re: 30 amp alternator

Thanks, from what I remember seeing, the alternator was connected directly to the shaft with a Love Joy coupling.
by Geochurchi
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:28 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 30 amp alternator
Replies: 6
Views: 506

Re: 30 amp alternator

The way the alternator is physically connected to the V twin.
Thanks
by Geochurchi
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 30 amp alternator
Replies: 6
Views: 506

30 amp alternator

Good morning, anyone know how the alternator is connected to the front of a B&S V twin engine on the Titan train locomotive?
Thanks
by Geochurchi
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Antique Stationary Engines
Topic: Bosch AB 33 magneto
Replies: 3
Views: 525

Bosch AB 33 magneto

Good morning, anyone know anything about a Bosch AB33 magneto? I have taken it all apart, installed a new cap cleaned completely as it was submerged in saltwater, now only get a weak spark when using an inline spark plug tester, any thoughts?
Thanks