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MIO-R45XRFR4836 Rev E 

G&B Specialties Inc. 535 West 3

rd

 Street, Berwick, PA, USA Tel: (570) 752-5901 Fax: (570) 752-6397 

US Field Service: 570-441-6988; CAN Field Service 570-854-0482; www.rafna.com 

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I

NSTALLATION OF 

R-450

 

R

OTATING 

R

EAR 

R

AILGEAR 

K

IT

 

Ford F-450/550 All Models 

 

I

NSTALLATION 

S

AFETY 

P

RECAUTIONS 

 

If any installation problems are encountered, please call G&B Specialties, Inc. for 

technical assistance before continuing with the installation process.  
 

 

Failure to heed to any of the following warnings could result in severe bodily 

injury and/or equipment damage. 

 

 

Read and understand this manual completely before attempting installation 
and operation of the equipment. 

 

 

Installation and operation instructions provided below only address the G&B 
Specialties railgear equipment. Applicable railway company procedures and 
policies must be adhered to. 

 

 

Before performing any work under the vehicle or railgear, ensure that the en-
gine is turned off and the parking brake is set. 

 

 

Beware of all pinch points on the railgear and keep all parts of the body clear.  

 

 

Always disconnect the vehicle’s battery when welding on the vehicle or railgear 

in order to protect the vehicle’s electrical system. 

 

 

Railway company rules governing rail travel must be observed at all times. 

 

 

Ensure that the position and function of all railgear controls are known before 
attempting operation. 

 

 

Ensure the railgear is locked in road position before starting road travel. 

 

 

Ensure all body parts and loose clothing are clear of any moving parts of the 
equipment. 

 

 

If misalignment of the railgear equipment is indicated, promptly perform the 
alignment procedure. 

 

 

Before performing any work under the vehicle or railgear, ensure the engine is 

turned off and the parking brake is set. 

 

 

Never operate the vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Ax-
le Weight Rating Front or Rear (GAWR), or the wheel or tire load ratings are 
exceeded. 

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Summary of Contents for R-450

Page 1: ...re performing any work under the vehicle or railgear ensure that the en gine is turned off and the parking brake is set Beware of all pinch points on the railgear and keep all parts of the body clear...

Page 2: ...x 2 25 Long 8 1 2 Gr 8 Washer 16 1 2 UNC Gr 8 Nylon Insert Lock Nut 8 R 990KIT 021 Rail Gear Mounting 5 8 UNC Gr 8 Bolt x 2 Long 6 5 8 Gr 8 Washer 12 5 8 UNC Gr 8 Nylon Insert Lock Nut 6 3 4 UNC Gr 8...

Page 3: ...cle s suspension hangers The holes in the mounting boxes should align with existing holes in the vehicle frame It may be necessary to loosen or remove the 1 2 fasteners that support the railgear lock...

Page 4: ...ting Rear Railgear Kit Operation Service and Parts manual 11 Follow the Railgear Alignment procedure detailed in the R 450 Rotating Rear Railgear Kit Operation Service and Parts manual 12 Follow the R...

Page 5: ...MIO R45XRFR4836 Rev E G B Specialties Inc 535 West 3rd Street Berwick PA USA Tel 570 752 5901 Fax 570 752 6397 US Field Service 570 441 6988 CAN Field Service 570 854 0482 www rafna com 5 Figure 1...

Page 6: ...lock up 1 Remove lock up cover 2 Install the rear lock cable to the locking system by fastening the end of the cable through the cable support then thru the pipe on the locking cable bar at the center...

Page 7: ...and clevis pin and fasten the handle R 18106 to the clevis using the clevis pin and cotter pin that were just removed as shown 4 Insert the Lockup Rod that is attached to the handle into the spring p...

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Page 9: ...company procedures and policies must be adhered to Railway company rules governing rail travel must be observed at all times Ensure that the position and function of all railgear controls are known be...

Page 10: ...Rail To Lower the Railgear 1 Disengage the mechanical locking pins by pulling on the locking cable handle or lever Do not force the locking cable lever If the lock pins cannot be disengaged raise the...

Page 11: ...onths 1 Visually inspect the railgear prior to use for damaged or worn parts 2 Check for loose wheels and fasteners 3 Ensure the rail gear lock up system is functioning properly in both the road and r...

Page 12: ...41 6988 CAN Field Service 570 854 0482 www rafna com 12 Table 4 Standard Fastener Torque Values Fastener Size Fastener Torque Value ft lbs Dry 1 UNC Gr 8 Fasteners 250 UNC Gr 8 Fasteners 175 5 8 UNC G...

Page 13: ...36 Rev E G B Specialties Inc 535 West 3rd Street Berwick PA USA Tel 570 752 5901 Fax 570 752 6397 US Field Service 570 441 6988 CAN Field Service 570 854 0482 www rafna com 13 Figure 4 Railgear Lubric...

Page 14: ...t to 20 ft lbs Then loosen the spindle nut and re torque it to 6 ft lbs Re check and re adjust the bearing end play if required If no torque wrench is available tighten the spindle nut until the rail...

Page 15: ...is checked as described below using a hydraulic bottle jack equipped with a gauge If the gauge on the hydraulic bottle jack reads in pounds per square inch psi use Table 5 along with the jack bore di...

Page 16: ...630 1120 670 770 880 990 1110 1240 1370 1520 1660 1140 690 790 900 1010 1130 1260 1400 1540 1690 1160 700 800 910 1030 1150 1280 1420 1570 1720 1180 710 810 930 1050 1170 1310 1450 1600 1750 1200 720...

Page 17: ...on the rail wheels raise the spring plates on the threaded rods Each side should be adjusted the same amount 4 Lower the railgear to the rail position and re check the rail wheel loads Re adjust the...

Page 18: ...630 1120 670 770 880 990 1110 1240 1370 1520 1660 1140 690 790 900 1010 1130 1260 1400 1540 1690 1160 700 800 910 1030 1150 1280 1420 1570 1720 1180 710 810 930 1050 1170 1310 1450 1600 1750 1200 720...

Page 19: ...o the railgear axle The rail wheel is then turned into alignment The four 1 2 fasteners should then be tightened and torqued to 100 ft lbs dry Do not over torque The railgear is aligned laterally by l...

Page 20: ...4836 Rev E G B Specialties Inc 535 West 3rd Street Berwick PA USA Tel 570 752 5901 Fax 570 752 6397 US Field Service 570 441 6988 CAN Field Service 570 854 0482 www rafna com 20 Figure 5 Railgear Alig...

Page 21: ...36 Rev E G B Specialties Inc 535 West 3rd Street Berwick PA USA Tel 570 752 5901 Fax 570 752 6397 US Field Service 570 441 6988 CAN Field Service 570 854 0482 www rafna com 21 Figure 6 Railgear Alignm...

Page 22: ...angle plate and the top surface of the lock pins are in contact with each other The angle plate and lock pins should be parallel to each other upon contact 7 If the angle plate and lock pins are not p...

Page 23: ...e lock up plate to the lock up support 16 Torque the 3 8 fasteners to 40 ft lbs dry Do not over torque Note The rear railgear unit should be shipped with the lock up assembly installed upside down cov...

Page 24: ...MIO R45XRFR4836 Rev E G B Specialties Inc 535 West 3rd Street Berwick PA USA Tel 570 752 5901 Fax 570 752 6397 US Field Service 570 441 6988 CAN Field Service 570 854 0482 www rafna com 24 Figure 7...

Page 25: ...MIO R45XRFR4836 Rev E G B Specialties Inc 535 West 3rd Street Berwick PA USA Tel 570 752 5901 Fax 570 752 6397 US Field Service 570 441 6988 CAN Field Service 570 854 0482 www rafna com 25 Figure 8...

Page 26: ...MIO R45XRFR4836 Rev E G B Specialties Inc 535 West 3rd Street Berwick PA USA Tel 570 752 5901 Fax 570 752 6397 US Field Service 570 441 6988 CAN Field Service 570 854 0482 www rafna com 26 Figure 9...

Page 27: ...up system Recommended Service Schedule R 450 Rotating Rear Railgear DESCRIPTION D AILY W EEKLY M ONTHLY 3 M ONTHS 1 Visually inspect the rear lock up system prior to use for damaged or worn parts 2 V...

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Page 29: ...Rev E G B Specialties Inc 535 West 3rd Street Berwick PA USA Tel 570 752 5901 Fax 570 752 6397 US Field Service 570 441 6988 CAN Field Service 570 854 0482 www rafna com 29 PARTS OF R 450 ROTATING RE...

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