Best Material for Draincock-Linkage

[Johannes GrabschParticipant @johannesgrabsch91508]

Hallo

Over time the linkages to the draincock valves of my locos become sloppy, as the holes in the links at the joint become larger or oval. There is normally not enough 'flesh' to uses bushes, so I am looking for alternatives. Is there a better material than mild steel? Or what other options are there?

Thanks

Johannes

[Johannes GrabschParticipant @johannesgrabsch91508]

Best Material for Draincock-Linkage

[julian atkinsParticipant @julianatkins58923]

I suggest something else is amiss. None of my locos have shown the slightest wear in the drain cock linkeage over in some cases 20 -30 years.

Cheers,

Julian

[Johannes GrabschParticipant @johannesgrabsch91508]

Hallo

I may not be clear enough. This is what I ment

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Johannes

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Johannes Grabsch on 31/10/2016 06:52:15:

Hallo

I may not be clear enough. This is what I ment

**LINK**

Johannes

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… That's remarkably clear evidence !!

I would note Julian's wise words … Surely there must be something wrong [bad geometry, or excessive friction] elsewhere.

MichaelG.

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