The morning started with Dan Currens and myself taking a short road trip up to Avalon for the final inspection on the Zephyr. After 1 year and 11 months, its finally about ready to come back to Union. We spent a little time going through the electrical and mechanical systems, making sure everything operated as it should be. Once we finished we headed out to the museum, arriving there around 5:30pm.
Dan headed over to the IT 1605 to take another look into the aux gen and voltage regulator. When we last used it a few months ago, the VR would not regulate the aux gen, it would put out all it could, which was only a couple volts high at idle, but way too much at any other throttle positions. We had already tried known good regulators, with no luck. Dan looked at the aux gen itself and the armature and fields all checked out ok. For such a simple system, it is being incredibly difficult.
Meanwhile I worked on the 504, cleaned up a couple runs on the main res pipes from last weeks coat of paint. I wiped everything down, including the main res tanks this time. Mixed up more paint and sprayed the tanks, then went over to the pipes and did another coat on the bottom sides of them. After cleaning the gun I spent a little bit of time cleaning up a couple areas of the shop.
We both left about 8:00pm. Tomorrow I hope to get the last coat of paint on the tanks, pipes and first set of shutters.
Comments
Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.
Wed, 05-15-2013 21:28
I was not around at the time. General discussion suggests that it was "pretty marginal" in a number of areas. Nigel
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
No, it will not be necessary to hold any of the work waiting for the plow to be turned, end for end. Weather will be the major factor, but there will [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 19:54
The CGW X-38 plow is really coming to life. Bob Kutella and Vic and crew need to be very proud of your collective efforts. I am very appreciative of [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 15:20
The snowplow looks great! Are you going to apply the door and upper windows befor it is turned to continue work?
Thu, 05-09-2013 09:09
Max, Is there any progress to report yet, in regards to the installation of the poles and overhead wires? Have a good day, sir.
Wed, 05-08-2013 18:40
Thanks for the update! I still don't understand why Commonwealth #5 was removed from service. Do you know why?
Tue, 05-07-2013 09:28
Mr. Kolanowski.....I was just wondering if the Spaulding webcam will be up and running soon for us stay-at-homes. Thanks!2FP
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:04
Max, Has work begun yet on the construction phase of erecting the poles and putting up the wire? Wish I could be there to watch it happen.
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!
Sun, 05-05-2013 18:53
Ah yes, I have made such Jibs myself. If it were me, I would add in each corner an angled piece from the base to the Jib to act as sway bracing. [...]