Funicular goods railway - help!!
Discussion
oliverhanmer said:
Do I just use engine oil or something more specialist?
I'd soak it in diesel first to clean it. I'd be inclined to lube it with proper chain lube when the time comes as it's cheap and has good cling.Your first man task is to check all the rotating parts to see what/if anything has seized. I wouldn't worry about the gearbox/motor yet.
If the bearings have grease nipples I'd invest in a grease gun and pump through till clean grease comes out.
WinstonWolf said:
oliverhanmer said:
Do I just use engine oil or something more specialist?
I'd soak it in diesel first to clean it. I'd be inclined to lube it with proper chain lube when the time comes as it's cheap and has good cling.Your first man task is to check all the rotating parts to see what/if anything has seized. I wouldn't worry about the gearbox/motor yet.
If the bearings have grease nipples I'd invest in a grease gun and pump through till clean grease comes out.
After soaking in diesel to clean it, and provided its all moving freely without excessive play in the links, I would store it in engine oil until you need it., then drip 'dry' and lubricate.
(Far too many) Years ago when I was on the tools, we used Rocol Chain and Drive spray to lubricate the external chains on the cranes we maintained.
I would also be inclined to check all moving parts, to see if anything has seized, or is grinding, and take it from there depending on what you find.
Get water out of everywhere it shouldn't be.
And is that twin/earth cable used in an external environment?
This is such a great feature to have, they should be compulsory.
Edited by Harrytsg on Tuesday 26th August 20:45
Thanks for the advice. I think I am going to take this slowly as it's all new to me. I work in the law and have never had cause to do anything technical like this before! But it's an interesting challenge!
The wiring in the house is all a bit weird so I wouldn't be surprised if there is something awry with the electrics to the motor etc. There is no power to it now so it's safe (I've had that checked) but it obviously needs to be looked at by an electrician when it comes to wiring in new components to make sure it's all as it should be.
If I get it completely dry and check the various bits over and clean/oil as necessary that should be a decent start.
It is an amazing feature and we are really keen to get it working again. We can then move on to the next project of which there are many!!
The wiring in the house is all a bit weird so I wouldn't be surprised if there is something awry with the electrics to the motor etc. There is no power to it now so it's safe (I've had that checked) but it obviously needs to be looked at by an electrician when it comes to wiring in new components to make sure it's all as it should be.
If I get it completely dry and check the various bits over and clean/oil as necessary that should be a decent start.
It is an amazing feature and we are really keen to get it working again. We can then move on to the next project of which there are many!!
oliverhanmer said:
Hi. This is my first post so please bear with me. We have moved into a house on the side of a hill. It has 90 steps from the street level to the house.
90 steps from the road to the house? How did the removal company manage? Must of cost a fortune for them! Not surprised you want the railway working. I wonder if a lift might actually add more value to the property than its cost, as I imagine the steps put a lot of people off.
mattdaniels said:
TVR Sagaris said:
I have nothing useful to offer. But this is cool and I would like one for my house.
This.+100 PH points to the OP, and a bookmarked thread because this is fascinating and I can't wait to see the restoration.
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