Biased turkey Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I followed the instruction sheet, inserted the 4 legs in the 4 holes on the ties and bent the 2 unused legs. How do i make e strong mechnical connection between the switch and the turnout: ? So far it is only 4 legs into 4 holes. Do I apply 4 drops on epoxy on the 4 legs or do I bent those 4 legs on the turnout ties ? Jacques Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrysoham Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Jacques, This was the method I employed on Neely. The points have been in use for 2 years without any problems. When inserted into the base of the point, I just twisted the legs through about 60 degrees using a small pair of pliers - enough to lock them in place. Remember some movement between the two is not a problem - some would say an advantage. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 You can flatten the lugs over on top of the sleepers or do as suggested above and give each lug a slight twist to lock them to the points sleepers. Both methods work well and hold the point motor securely. Don't forget to bend the two unused legs flat along the motor and ensure they are well away from the drive pin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biased turkey Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thank you Terry and Brian for taking some of your valuable time to reply and for the sugestions. It confirms that the PL10 motor has to be connected to the point by bending or slightly twisting the 4 legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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