On Schreyer’s nice website for Shay tips, he describes a Dave Goodson method for making the Bachmann Shay, “reverse,” it’s valve gear upon each change of direction. Involves removing the cab link and getting all the valve ear working really free and easy. >>Anyone ever accomplish this here???<<< I’m rebuilding an early version Shay and have the cylinders out. (Which didn’t go at all as some information suggests) Anyway, I’m reading Schreyer and just got my valve gear all working well. (Couple hours tuning THAT up)
Anyone get this trick working? And how do you like it? Actually, “flip,” each time engine reverses direction?
Cheers, Dennis