MDC Shay Tip Sheet - Page 2

Bucks Owin · 10-25-2006, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tayder

My MDC Shay kit build is making me insane as well. Jumping gears, binding up...sigh. Any hope somewhere?

Yep, as mentioned, Jeff Johnson's book. Anyone attempting this build should get this book at the same time as they get the kit! You'll find out how to build a good runner with the stock parts (no jumping and binding) and how to build a GREAT runner with some inexpensive parts...(noteably, NWSL gears and Echo Mtn wipers....)

SAVE YOUR SANITY, GET THE BOOK!

Dennis

http://www.freewebs.com/bucksowin/

leon · 03-17-2008, 07:32 PM

Shamus; I built the three truck shay and am now in need of the motor universal. The male unit split on the casting seam! Could you advise me as to where I can now obtain this and/or these parts?

nachoman · 03-17-2008, 08:34 PM

Leon,

You have responded to a pretty old thread, so it's kinda doubtful you will get a response from Shamus...

If you want the MDC part - you could try Athearn (who now owns MDC) They have some parts. Email them with the part number, and see what they have. If not, contact North West Short Line. They probably have a universal set that will fit your application. A few other manufacturers also make universals (ex. Grandt Line). Measure the diameter of the motor shaft and the shaft on the gearbox with calipers, and get a whole new male & female set that will fit those shafts.

Kevin

**sumpter250** · 03-20-2008, 03:42 PM

Leon,
If you do contact Athearn, you will have to use the part number. Apparently, when Athearn bought MDC, all they got with the inventory was a part number list, and no descriptions. Be patient, MDC had a ton of kits, and parts, and Athearn is still finding surprises.

leon · 03-20-2008, 07:37 PM

Thanks Kevin. I contacted NWSL and they have the part. So thanks for your interest and advice. Also I take notice that there are no dates in the body of these posts! I think I will try something---todays date is March 20, 2008. This way any one looking at this post will know just how old it is.

leon · 03-20-2008, 07:45 PM

Well Sumpter250; I did contact Athearn with the part # and description and they told me they didn't recieve this part from MDC. I did locate it at NWSL though. Thanks for your time and advice
March 20, 2008

leon · 03-25-2008, 04:13 PM

The joke is on me! I just seen the dates of submittance in the left upper corner of the posts. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks???

03-20-2008, 03:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder The Gauge Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posts: 4,176	Leon, If you do contact Athearn, you will have to use the part number. Apparently, when Athearn bought MDC, all they got with the inventory was a part number list, and no descriptions. Be patient, MDC had a ton of kits, and parts, and Athearn is still finding surprises. __________________ We learn far more from our mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's "advice". http://www.lcmrr.org http://www.gclaser.com

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03-17-2008, 07:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
leon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 704 Linden Ave., Johnstown, Pa 15902 Posts: 19	Shamus; I built the three truck shay and am now in need of the motor universal. The male unit split on the casting seam! Could you advise me as to where I can now obtain this and/or these parts?

03-17-2008, 08:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
nachoman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,561	Leon, You have responded to a pretty old thread, so it's kinda doubtful you will get a response from Shamus... If you want the MDC part - you could try Athearn (who now owns MDC) They have some parts. Email them with the part number, and see what they have. If not, contact North West Short Line. They probably have a universal set that will fit your application. A few other manufacturers also make universals (ex. Grandt Line). Measure the diameter of the motor shaft and the shaft on the gearbox with calipers, and get a whole new male & female set that will fit those shafts. Kevin

03-20-2008, 07:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
leon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 704 Linden Ave., Johnstown, Pa 15902 Posts: 19	Thanks Kevin. I contacted NWSL and they have the part. So thanks for your interest and advice. Also I take notice that there are no dates in the body of these posts! I think I will try something---todays date is March 20, 2008. This way any one looking at this post will know just how old it is.

03-20-2008, 07:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
leon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 704 Linden Ave., Johnstown, Pa 15902 Posts: 19	Well Sumpter250; I did contact Athearn with the part # and description and they told me they didn't recieve this part from MDC. I did locate it at NWSL though. Thanks for your time and advice March 20, 2008

03-25-2008, 04:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
leon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 704 Linden Ave., Johnstown, Pa 15902 Posts: 19	The joke is on me! I just seen the dates of submittance in the left upper corner of the posts. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks???