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Fire Screen
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:31 pm
by russelm
A question regarding the fire screen on a Dexta
I note it has some of the 'white stuff' (Asbestos) on it.....although its in good nick and not showing signs of deteriorating, I assume its best (expertly) removed and disposed off (professionaly) and replaced with something a little more suitable.
Question is.....whats more suitable!
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:54 pm
by Emiel
Most suitable is not to touch it and give it a coat of paint to seal it.
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:57 pm
by Bensdexta
Before I replaced a couple of loose rivets:
Sealed my asbestos with a coat of Owatrol Oil. Then painted it with Q-Coat.
Looks fine
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:16 pm
by russelm
Ok.
I do have the opportunity to get it removed for little money as we have some contractors in removing some asbestos from a Loco at the moment hence the question
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:35 pm
by Brian
Don' t touch it. It is no problem if painted and left alone.
???
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 2:02 am
by naildriver
Bensdexta wrote:Before I replaced a couple of loose rivets:
Sealed my asbestos with a coat of Owatrol Oil. Then painted it with Q-Coat.
Looks fine
I've always wondered why my SDex does not have this part. It's a 64. Is it missing or never there???
Re: ???
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:08 am
by Bensdexta
naildriver wrote:I've always wondered why my SDex does not have this part. It's a 64. Is it missing or never there???
The equivalent part on the Super D is much smaller. According to the parts list it looks like it changed in April 1962.
All the best,