Need a part for my PFM 3 truck Shay

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Started by ARTHILL at 07-02-2008 2:21 PM. Topic has 2 replies.

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07-02-2008, 2:21 PM

ARTHILL

Joined on 03-09-2005
New Brighton, MN
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Need a part for my PFM 3 truck Shay

	I need the universal joint pieces for the tender truck for my PFM 3 truck Shay by United. I don't even know where to look. I wondered if the Bachmann part could be used and if so where it could be found. This seems like a hopeless search, yet you guys do miricles sometimes. If you think you have it right, your standards are too low. my photos http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/ARTHILL/ Art
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07-02-2008, 2:28 PM

nedthomas

Joined on 12-21-2001
Pennsylvania
Posts 387

Re: Need a part for my PFM 3 truck Shay

	Try Northwest Shortline. Bachmann only sells complete trucks not parts. Also the U-joint is a hard rubber ring that the shaft ends fit into
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07-02-2008, 7:18 PM

donkey puncher

Joined on 02-28-2008
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Re: Need a part for my PFM 3 truck Shay

	Art? Go to Yahoo groups and look for "Brasscollectors". Great bunch of folks. I'm sure someone there can help you. Btw I'll look through my files and see if I can locate the tutorial that I found that actually shows a simple and effective way of building a universal joint. It looks and functions just like the ones that PFM (United) used on all their shays. The best part is you only need simple hand tools ( I'm sure you already have) I'll see if I can locate it for you . Tim
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