
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 file it flush with the front edges of the ears and with the back of the
bearing. 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). 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 carriers. Clean them up to remove any flux and grease
residues and put them, and the subframes, away in their respective containers.
Bearing Carrier Instructions for Co1 Bogies
16/65
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27/09/2021
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