Valve gear pin removal

[Bigskybirds]

Can someone please advise where I can purchase the correct size tool to remove the valve gear nuts/pins on Hornby locomotives, rather than use needle nose pliers. 

 

Thanks

[walkingthedog]

You need a set of nut spinner. Maplins or similar sell them. They are like a small screwdriver with a socket at the end.

 

This is just an example. You will obviously need small sized sockets. 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Socket-Nut-Spinner-Drive-Set-4mm-13mm-Soft-Grip-Garage-Mechanic-Tool-/401069571561?var=&hash=item5d619bfde9:m:mBwAdT34BzPu23AJgdo_ttA

[Bigskybirds]

Thanks WTD I will go and purchase a set. 

[walkingthedog]

Maplins make a good set if you have one near. 

[Bigskybirds]

Ordered online, always better if you have the correct tools

 

All I need to find now is a Triang hand uncoupler. 

 

Thanks again 

[walkingthedog]

You can make the uncoupler from plasticard. Short length of rod and a small rectangle plastic. 

[Chrissaf]

I'm a bit late to the party as you have just ordered, but Expo tools make 'Nut Spinners' down to 1.5mm. I find their 2.5mm Nut Spinner is a perfect fit for the Hex bolt heads on the couplings of my Hornby A4.

[Bigskybirds]

If you saw my feeble attempts at making things you would understand why I want the correct tool for the job. 

[Bigskybirds]

What is the size of the nut on the valve gear?

[96RAF]

Usually 2.5 or 3 mm.

Most model shops sell a single nut spinner for a couple of quid.

[walkingthedog]

The sets are useful, all tools are useful. 

[Bigskybirds]

Thanks RAF96, I ordered a set with 3,4,5,6mm so I will get a 2.5mm as well. 

[Bigskybirds]

Thanks for the advice given, the nut spinners are now in my toolbox and will come in handy when I need to replace traction tyres on my 4-4-0 locos. 

 

Just need to find a hand uncoupler now. 

[96RAF]

Just need to find a hand uncoupler now. 

 

Make your own - an old biro case, a thick paper clip and a square of plastic card cut from an old credit card all stuck together with UHU.

[RDS]

I made my uncoupler from an old Credit Card, cut in the shape of a 'Boomerang'. 

[walkingthedog]

Well at least if you lose it RDS it will always come back. 

[Gitter]

Stop it WTD.  then again, don't : it might hurt if it hits you below the belt. 😀

[RDS]

Well at least if you lose it RDS it will always come back. 

 

HaHa, excellent WTD.  (Sorry for the late response)