Bigskybirds Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Can someone please advise where I can purchase the correct size tool to remove the valve gear nuts/pins on Hornby locomotives, rather than use needle nose pliers. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 You need a set of nut spinner. Maplins or similar sell them. They are like a small screwdriver with a socket at the end. This is just an example. You will obviously need small sized sockets. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Socket-Nut-Spinner-Drive-Set-4mm-13mm-Soft-Grip-Garage-Mechanic-Tool-/401069571561?var=&hash=item5d619bfde9:m:mBwAdT34BzPu23AJgdo_ttA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks WTD I will go and purchase a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Maplins make a good set if you have one near. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Ordered online, always better if you have the correct tools All I need to find now is a Triang hand uncoupler. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 You can make the uncoupler from plasticard. Short length of rod and a small rectangle plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I'm a bit late to the party as you have just ordered, but Expo tools make 'Nut Spinners' down to 1.5mm. I find their 2.5mm Nut Spinner is a perfect fit for the Hex bolt heads on the couplings of my Hornby A4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 If you saw my feeble attempts at making things you would understand why I want the correct tool for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 What is the size of the nut on the valve gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Usually 2.5 or 3 mm.Most model shops sell a single nut spinner for a couple of quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 The sets are useful, all tools are useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks RAF96, I ordered a set with 3,4,5,6mm so I will get a 2.5mm as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks for the advice given, the nut spinners are now in my toolbox and will come in handy when I need to replace traction tyres on my 4-4-0 locos. Just need to find a hand uncoupler now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Just need to find a hand uncoupler now. Make your own - an old biro case, a thick paper clip and a square of plastic card cut from an old credit card all stuck together with UHU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I made my uncoupler from an old Credit Card, cut in the shape of a 'Boomerang'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Well at least if you lose it RDS it will always come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitter Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Stop it WTD. then again, don't : it might hurt if it hits you below the belt. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Well at least if you lose it RDS it will always come back. HaHa, excellent WTD. (Sorry for the late response) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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