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Re: Super Chief set not ready for prime-time
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct
Date: 
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:17:04 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Thomas Stangl wrote:
A slightly better solution may be to find similar stock in the
pre-lubricated bronze used for bushings.  I don't know the true name of
the stuff, but if tubing of the right size could be found, you wouldn't
need to worry about grease or oil.

Umm yeah, well I think you missed the point, NO lube is needed

In lugnet.trains, Peter Edwards wrote:
The extra circumference of the brass keeps the axle from seating too low, so it
will not rub on the frame. I did this to all my axles and everything has been
perfect since. No wear, no friction, and no lubrication needed.



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  Re: Super Chief set not ready for prime-time
 
Cool, missed that part. Now...details on the sizing, where to buy, etc? I'm sure I could bore out some brass rod, but if you have a supplier that stocks the right size, it would save a ton of time... (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)

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  Re: Super Chief set not ready for prime-time
 
A slightly better solution may be to find similar stock in the pre-lubricated bronze used for bushings. I don't know the true name of the stuff, but if tubing of the right size could be found, you wouldn't need to worry about grease or oil. (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)

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