. Railway mechanical engineer . e stroke lever by an amount sufficientto change the length of the stroke from 18 in., which is , to 15 in., without affecting the movement of thereverse lever on the quadrant. A crosshead and guide having been dispensed with, thepiston rod is guided by means of long sleeve glands in bothcylinder heads. These glands are Ijored to a running fitfor the piston rod and are of sufficient length to provide thenecessary bearing area. The glands are adjusted againstthe packing in the usual manner. The cylinder heads arecast with large oil pockets which communi
. Railway mechanical engineer . e stroke lever by an amount sufficientto change the length of the stroke from 18 in., which is , to 15 in., without affecting the movement of thereverse lever on the quadrant. A crosshead and guide having been dispensed with, thepiston rod is guided by means of long sleeve glands in bothcylinder heads. These glands are Ijored to a running fitfor the piston rod and are of sufficient length to provide thenecessary bearing area. The glands are adjusted againstthe packing in the usual manner. The cylinder heads arecast with large oil pockets which communicate with guttersmilled in the piston rod glands for lubricating the pistonrod packing and gland Ijearings. The lubrication of thecontrol valve in the cylinder is cared for in the cab, thelubricator being attached directly to the valve housing .4. JOURNAL POLISHER A method for providing a smooth surface on car journalshas been developed and patented by W. H. Basenberg ofBirmingham, Ala. It consists of a band of leather attached. apparatus after being applied and clamped to the journal isrotated by an air motor as shown in the illustration. Thepurpose of this device is to provide a smooth surface on the
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