Tigg Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Hello All,What sort of tool is needed to remove the eyelets (at least they look like eyelets) that fix the bogies to a carriage's chassis? (Refering mainly to product R229 - 'Lucille' Pullman Car.) Many thanks.
Tony57 Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 HiA drill bit in a slow rotating drill.The eyelett is in fact a hollow rivet you just have to cut the flang down to the platic that is why I say a slow rotating drill.
Tigg Posted May 7, 2016 Author Posted May 7, 2016 HiA drill bit in a slow rotating drill.The eyelett is in fact a hollow rivet you just have to cut the flang down to the platic that is why I say a slow rotating drill. Hello, Many thanks. Can you put the same eyelett/rivet back into place after removal or would it require a new one? Only asking because I've spare eyeletts but don't know if they're the right size etc. They look about right with the ones on the coach however does the coach need specific rivets/eyeletts? Thanks again.
Buz Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 Hi tiggOnce the eyelet is drilled out its a bin job and has to be replaced.I would advocate actualy drilling it out by hand rather than a power tool.It will need a specific sized eylet to replace it I don't know what size you need having never had the need to change one.The right sizes often turn up on evil bay in spare parts as does the tool you need to flair out the new one the Triang collectors club should be able to tell you what size you need and where you can get then.regards John
Tony57 Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 Hi TiggYou can use the old one or use a new one The issue is finding a tool to spread and form the top ring
Fazy Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 Has the rivet you will use is brass. A old broken drill bit ground down to a medium point will do. Hold the drill bit in a vice low down in the jaws of the vice. And tap gently has you don't want to over tighten the new rivet otherwise the boggie won't turn freely. All so the drill tip is hardened steel and can explode under high impact pressure. So keep the drill low in the jaws and work gently to get the job done right.
Ruffnut Thorston Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 A tool to do this pretty well is available on that auction site.
Ruffnut Thorston Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 Called? Just so I can have a noseA search on Triang Rivet brings up replacement rivets (eyelets) and the tool...Hornby Triang Coach Bogie Riveter... 😉 I have actually got one of these, it works OK....I repaired a Blue Pullman coach with it.The new rivet repaced a nut and bolt.You do have to be a bit careful not to over-tighten the rivet.... http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAxWDE2MDA=/z/3IMAAOSwoudW2z2J/%24_14.JPG http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAxWDE2MDA=/z/KX0AAOSwxp9W2z2a/%24_14.JPG
Ruffnut Thorston Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 Called? Just so I can have a nose A search on "Triang Rivet" brings up replacement rivets and the tool... Hornby Triang Coach Bogie Riveter.. 😉
81F Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 As an related query, I would like to know where I can get an eyelet tool for the small rivit that holds the metal triang couplings in place.
Tigg Posted May 8, 2016 Author Posted May 8, 2016 As an related query, I would like to know where I can get an eyelet tool for the small rivit that holds the metal triang couplings in place.That would be a useful tool too... Many thnaks all.
Tigg Posted May 8, 2016 Author Posted May 8, 2016 As an related query, I would like to know where I can get an eyelet tool for the small rivit that holds the metal triang couplings in place.Would this be the sort of thing you're after? http://www.hornbytriangspareparts.co.uk/ms96-riveting-tool-for-x03x04-diaphrams-e8a-p-899.html
Tigg Posted May 10, 2016 Author Posted May 10, 2016 Called? Just so I can have a noseA search on Triang Rivet brings up replacement rivets (eyelets) and the tool...Hornby Triang Coach Bogie Riveter... 😉 I have actually got one of these, it works OK....I repaired a Blue Pullman coach with it.The new rivet repaced a nut and bolt.You do have to be a bit careful not to over-tighten the rivet.... http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAxWDE2MDA=/z/3IMAAOSwoudW2z2J/%24_14.JPG http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAxWDE2MDA=/z/KX0AAOSwxp9W2z2a/%24_14.JPGJust got one in the post... :)
Ruffnut Thorston Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 As an related query, I would like to know where I can get an eyelet tool for the small rivit that holds the metal triang couplings in place.Would this be the sort of thing you're after? http://www.hornbytriangspareparts.co.uk/ms96-riveting-tool-for-x03x04-diaphrams-e8a-p-899.html This is another tool from the same seller...there is also a worm-puller to suit Tri-ang X.04 Type motors. I have one of each. I have not actually used the motor riveter to replace a coupling rivet though...
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