. The carman's helper . ondition Should Have the Packing Replacedat the Back of the Box Before Oil is Supplied. bearings is no exception to this rule; proficient inspectorscan readily tell the condition of journal by use of thepacking hook, and by noting signs of heat on oil box,wedge, brass, journal or wheel plates. Oiling Journal Boxes—At oiling stations the in-spector raises the lid, locates the packing at back ofbox underneath with his packing iron, adds packing if 167 THE CARMANS HELPER necessary, and applies a small amount of free oil. Oilshould not be added until the condition of the pa


. The carman's helper . ondition Should Have the Packing Replacedat the Back of the Box Before Oil is Supplied. bearings is no exception to this rule; proficient inspectorscan readily tell the condition of journal by use of thepacking hook, and by noting signs of heat on oil box,wedge, brass, journal or wheel plates. Oiling Journal Boxes—At oiling stations the in-spector raises the lid, locates the packing at back ofbox underneath with his packing iron, adds packing if 167 THE CARMANS HELPER necessary, and applies a small amount of free oil. Oilshould not be added until the condition of the packingis ascertained by the method described; an excessive useof oil, as evidenced by the accumulation on the wheelsand outside of boxes, should be avoided. Oil shouldnot be poured on waste that is glazed on top, becausethis only gives temporary relief. Time of Packing Boxes—As a rule all system carsare repacked every six months unless for other causesmore frequent packing is necessary, and the date is sten- ^H SCREW.


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