Norton posted:Pat, I have PS2 kits so I have the tach sensor mount and tapes. I could use the smoke unit though.
My plan to mount the Sunset shell on the MTH frame came to a dead end yesterday. One measurement I forgot to make is the smokebox diameter. The K5 is much larger than the USRA. I could machine out the MTH steam chest but would loose the flanges. I have a Williams masterpiece Hudson frame but that steam chest is also a different diameter. Driver spacing and size is the same though.
I think the only way I will be able to three rail the Sunset model is machine new driver tires as another forum member is doing now. In the meantime the K-5 still needs a lot of repair work as it was beat up when I got it. Only way I could afford one.
What are you going to use for a K5? I always thought a Blue Comet would be close.
Pete
I’m not sure what route I’m going with my Pacific......mine is a USRA heavy, my initial thoughts were I could make a very convincing K3G out of this...but yes, I’ve been staring at Comet shells and thinking the same thing....either way, I’m in to this heavy pacific so cheap, it won’t hurt my feelings either way....just got to hunt down a comet shell.....and a smaller tender....
.........Pat
