Lubricator
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Lubricator
Does anybody know a supplier of ratchet type lubricators that use a paw and gear? Had it with the crappy clutch type.
Thank you,
Steven E. Kuhn
Thank you,
Steven E. Kuhn
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He who dies with the most unfinished projects: Should of put more time into their hobby.
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LocoParts redesigned their Lubricators. They now feature Wire EDM and hardened Ratchet wheels and paws. I also features adjustable viton seals on the Pump rams to give longevity for the Pumps instead of relying on viscosity of oil to seal the rams, like most other lubricators on the market. If you have an old LocoParts Lubricator you can send it to me and I can upgrade with new pump body and new ratchet drive instead of buying a whole new lubricator.
Jeff Dute
LocoParts
Jeff Dute
LocoParts
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godshalls, has them when theytook over American model supply
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I replaced a clutch lubricator with a LocoParts ratchet wheel and paws style. Works nice.
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In the interest of not perpetuating an improper term, the word used in this instance is pawl, not paw.
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Yes, a misspelled word is no longer that word.
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Ok thank you for your suggestions everybody.
Correction noted Harold, thank you. Pawl and ratchet it is.
Steven E. Kuhn
Correction noted Harold, thank you. Pawl and ratchet it is.
Steven E. Kuhn
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What is the issue with the clutch ratchet?
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The problem I have seen is that the shaft under the clutch wears, and then it doesn’t work reliably.
Dan Watson
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN
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The shaft needs to be hardened. Not just drill rod but hardened drill rod. I am sure they spec a hardness.
Tim
Tim
He who dies with the most unfinished projects: Should of put more time into their hobby.
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I ditto that
I have my lubricator with clutch ratchet for years no problem it has harden shafts.
I have my lubricator with clutch ratchet for years no problem it has harden shafts.
ALLWAYS OPERATING MY TRAIN IN A SAFE MANNER USING AUTOMATIC AIR BRAKES