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How to Change a driveshaft on a Dapol Class 121 for 4 quid. NO SKILLS REQ'D!
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- Опубліковано 6 кві 2023
- In this video I show you how to replace a driveshaft on a Dapol Class 121, it's a simple technique requiring patience, but no skills. All in it costs 4 quid for the driveshaft, and needs no special tools.
I'm happy to get this up and running again, it's my first ever loco and my second favourite and she is key for the branch line, so she has plenty of work to do!
As it turns out this is a very common problem and I hope further iterations of this model will have the driveshaft mechanism fixed, in two ways, one the driveshafts will be splined and the knobs at the end more securely positioned and also the driveshaft not being located in such a way that a soldering iron is potentially going to be required. Other locos have much easier configurations to allow access.
Apologies for the number of times I say shaft and bogie in this video, Happy Easter!
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Hi, enjoyed that, great to see you got there in the end, well done!
Cheers mate. Yeah it was a bit touch and go! Easy (ish) when you know how!
good vid thanks lee
Cheers Lee, appreciate the feedback as always. I’ll be utilising your line painting video soon :)
Hi Aber Halt Junction, just subscribed, stay safe all the best, TONY [ GRIFFIN STATION ].
Hi Tony, you are most kind, welcome to the gang! I was most entertained by your video too. Nice channel. Cheers.
hi tricky job well done, i had same problem but manage to use original bits i actually did what the new shafts came with ribbed ends i squashed the ends with a old big pair of pliers gave it a knurled end and used super glue to fit plastic bit......tony
Yeah I agree, it is tricky, lovely little loco, shame, as it seems to be quite a common problem. I like your idea, if I had a greater skill set I would have done the same!!! Cheers Tony!
"Where's my hammer?" 😂
Lol, cheers mate!!! Yeah, my blood pressure may have gone up somewhat!! I had to calm down by watching my 37’s going around and around :) :)
I used a little glue on them plastic ends kept spinning on the metal shaft
Hi Gareth, yes I did contemplate doing the same, it’s a really poor design to not have a splined end or a one piece unit. Shame, because I really like the loco. I still have a spare drive shaft as I’m fairly confident I will be doing it again soon….
They should do plastic drive shaft or a 3d printed 1 not a good design I have 2 of them same problem
Yeah agreed, it’s a shame because I like the metal, but the two part system the way it is done is just not fit for purpose. And then when you have to change them, or fix them as you have you have to be Houdini!!! Come on Dapol, I know you’re better than this.