
We hold the 0.9mm wire in the correct
alignment with the bearing as shown here.
C la mp the wire horizontally in the 'helping
hands' at a distance above the bench that
allows the hand vice, holding the bearing, also
to rest on the bench. Using one hand to
steady the vice, the other is free to wield the
soldering iron. Snip off the wire, close to the
bearing, when done, and it's ready for the next
one.
Trim the wire and finish it flush to the front and back of the bearing with a file. Clean
off any solder which adheres to the outer faces of the ears. Ensure the holes in the
ears remain clear of solder.
Taking each subframe etch in turn, check that the carrier
assemblies can slide freely in their respective subframe slots (see
the next paragraph for a solution to bearing misalignment). It is as
well at this point to associate each bearing assembly with a slot
according to the markings on the bearing carriers and subframes,
whether or not you have individually matched the bearings with slots.
File away any burrs from the outer edges of the carrier tops. The fit
along the line of the axle, i.e. of the subframe plate between the
bearing flange on one side and the inner facing edges of the carrier on the other, should
be quite loose to accommodate tilting of the axle. Check that all traces of the tag are
removed from the edge of the bottom face of the carrier, as otherwise it can bind with
the lower edge of the subframe slot.
Although the aim is to have the bearing
flange parallel with the front face of the
carrier, a certain amount of misalignment can
be tolerated. If, however, you find that the
subframe side is 'pinched' between the two,
then an individual carrier assembly can be
corrected by clamping the back of the top of
the carrier against a flat working surface. The
soldering iron can then be applied to the
bearing to melt the joint between bearing and
carrier and allow the back of the bearing to be
held down against the same surface. This
should set the correct alignment.
That completes the bearing carrier assemblies. To finish off, clean them up to remove
any flux residues, and put the carriers and subframes safely away in their respective
containers.
Bearing Carrier Instructions for Six-wheel Bogies
16/60
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27/09/2021
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