I'm not John, Dave or Mike. But that's easy ... 4118.
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Alcoman wrote:Hey Alcodoc2,John, The 310 is next to be painted. And yes, the 467 will MU with all the other units...no problem. Right now I have other mechanical work on some of the C425s. I would like to put them all back in service this year. They were Alco's best locomtive......really! I wish I had 20 of them!
How about repainting some of the power you guys have running? May I suggest 1044 in Corporate colors....I know Mike would love that! ...OR how about 310?
As far as the next engine to rebuild, I suggest 351.
Alcoman
ATK wrote:Alcodoc:We will pull the old engine out of the 4118 sometime this summer. We will strip the 244 for parts. Many new parts were installed while under overhaul in 2000. All of the pistons and most of the liners and rods are new. The prime mover did not suffer a catastrophic failure. the crankshaft was damaged because of an overspeed due to an electrical malfunction.
Have you guys pulled the old engine out of the 4118 yet? If so (or when you do), are you planning on tearing down that engine and/or stripping it for parts? (the 244 engine, not locomotive)
You mention concerns over the integrity of the 467's crankshaft. Can you be more specific as to what those concerns are?
Regards,
- ATK