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Reply to "Assembly instructions for 263E"

Thanks for the return note and for the additional photo. As you try to match up parts, make use of the EBAY photos as well as the Olsen diagrams. They were quite good. 

Does this latest photo show everything you have except for the locomotive shell and motor or do you still have more parts in the envelope? The reason I ask is that in your latest post you indicate the old wheel bushing was in the envelope but it sure looked to me like there was one in the photo attached to your first post. What makes you think you need a new one? If lubricated wheel axles turn smoothly in the wheel bushings with no evidence of a sloppy fit, I believe they are good to use. That also applies to the fourth bushing. If ok, you can insert it into its place in the motor side frame and use it.

Studying the latest photo, it appears there are 4 main rods with cross heads and it further appears two are one size and two are a different size. You only need one of the correct size on each side of the locomotive. Additionally, it appears that the two guides (one each side) normally riveted to the steam chest to support each main rod are missing and it also appears you only have one valve gear assembly and one side rod.

Post again to let us know how you are doing.

swede

 

 

 

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