The end has come

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:18 pm

The end has come. The worlds most powerful mamod has died. After much consulting with witches (well she trned me into a newt) and other spiritualitist people (druids) I can resurect it. To do this though I need a set of new IP wheels and connectiong rods. The wheels I have sourced but Im having trouple locating those steel connecting rods IP did a few years back. Does anyone know where I can get a set?

MTA · Post by **MTA** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:21 pm

I'm afraid I don't know where you can get a set.

Although, maybe you could use the bog standard brass ones, then scribe around them onto some steel plate and cut them out?

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:29 pm

Aye its always a possibility.

bungle80a · Post by **bungle80a** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:37 pm

You at home cecil? or do you have access while elsewhere. Probably pop round on wed to do some work on t'box, so leave me instructions of what needs doing!

I also need to d/l my piccies n vids from yesterday for you! Was a good running sesh!

Bungle80a

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:53 pm

Sounds like the Blanche

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Err, PPS now put 'em on the Janet, why not phone Alan?

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:09 pm

Can't help you I'm afraid ptlrcecil-unless you want to buy the ones on my IP engineering Jane.

Chris Cairns · Post by **Chris Cairns** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:25 pm

I assume that you have worn down your Mamod wheels.

If they are just loose on the axles then you can re-punch them back on, or I have heard some people having success with loctite, etc.

As has already been stated PPS say that they have spares for the IP Jane, which should include the coupling rods.

I have my IP Jane/PPS Janet ( http://gardenrails.myfreeforum.org/about121.html )and this has the standard Mamod coupling rods which fit OK. Interestingly whilst the Mamod coupling rods are held on with 2 washers and a circlip per wheel, the IP Jane just has a circlip (no washers).

You need to be careful with these IP Eng/PPS wheels as they do not tolerate mis-aligment in the chassis. My IP Jane came with a Meths burner which I have just replaced with a PPS Ceramic gas burner. However the chassis spacer for the Meths burner was smaller than the spacer attachment for this gas burner, and as a result the rear axle is now tight. Checking the axles on my composite rebuild and it is the other way round, rear axle is free and front driving axle is tight. They do not like being mis-aligned in the fore/aft sense, and my IP Jane couplings rods have been slightly bent due to that stiff rear axle.

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:07 pm

Ive got IP wheels already on it and the bearings are shot. Its done so many miles the wheels are grooved.
Bungle. There is very little point (no pun intended) on coming round cos the box is 99% finished. Thank for the offer though.

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 11:52 am

Its alive Igor (much manic evil laughter). Its all back together. I mamaged to get some jane coupling rods of PPS. Cheers for the help guys.

Chris Cairns · Post by **Chris Cairns** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:38 pm

Glad to hear you got it fixed OK, and that PPS were a great help.

I must get my order together for PPS soon.

steamyjim · Post by **steamyjim** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:01 pm

Good news!

Spule 4 · Post by **Spule 4** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:26 pm

Will PPS sell replacement con rods? If so, what price?

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:20 pm

I think they were about £5.
P.S I spoke to soon the mamod is once again buggered.
I cant get the steam line to seat right in the regulator block.

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:11 pm

LMSjools was having the same problem with his Jane at one time, hope you can get it fixed

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:31 pm

I think it might just be a case of putting in an o seal with a smaller inside diameter.

Spule 4 · Post by **Spule 4** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:24 pm

ptlrcecil wrote:I think it might just be a case of putting in an o seal with a smaller inside diameter.

Replace the O ring with a standard one but when you put the line in, put a LIGHT coat (make sure all is clean first) of High Temp automotive sealer on it. I had some leftover Toyota stuff, but they are all about the same.

I let mine dry a few days before steaming.....No leaks!!!!

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:59 pm

I might try that cheers.

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