Catechism of the Locomotive
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This will become apparent by the peculiar wheezing sound, already re- ferred to, when the engine is at work. As has been ex- plained, it is, however, often very difficult to determine whether this sound is due to a leak at the pistons or the valves. If the packing of the valve-stem leaks, it can be remedied in the manner described for making that of the piston-rod tight.
Question 468. To what points of the running gear should attention be directed during inspection ?
Answer. All the wheels of t...he engine and tender should be carefully examined to see that they are sound. A fracture in a driving-wheel is usually appar- ent if the wheel is carefully examined. The condition of ordinary cast iron tender and truck-wheels is revealed on striking them with a hammer, when if they are sound they will give out a peculiar clear ring ; whereas if they are fractured, the sound produced by the blow of the hammer will be dead, like that of a cracked bell.
The flanges of the wheels should also receive attention to see that they are not broken, as such a fracture is not always revealed by the sound produced by a blow from a hammer.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
This will become apparent by the peculiar wheezing sound, already re- ferred to, when the engine is at work. As has been ex- plained, it is, however, often very difficult to determine whether this sound is due to a leak at the pistons or the valves. If the packing of the valve-stem leaks, it can be remedied in the manner described for making that of the piston-rod tight.
Question 468. To what points of the running gear should attention be directed during inspection ?
Answer. All the wheels of t...he engine and tender should be carefully examined to see that they are sound. A fracture in a driving-wheel is usually appar- ent if the wheel is carefully examined. The condition of ordinary cast iron tender and truck-wheels is revealed on striking them with a hammer, when if they are sound they will give out a peculiar clear ring ; whereas if they are fractured, the sound produced by the blow of the hammer will be dead, like that of a cracked bell.
The flanges of the wheels should also receive attention to see that they are not broken, as such a fracture is not always revealed by the sound produced by a blow from a hammer.
What to read after Catechism of the Locomotive?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Matthias N Matthias Nace Forney to read onlineMoreLess
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