Motor Mounting

[Steve Lancaster]

Hello,
I am trying to mount a can motor to a dicast Shay frame. I have seen photos of
what appears to be a motor mounted in putty. Can anybody tell me a good putty to use? I would be interested if this is a good method or if ther are better ways of doing this.
Thanks Steve

 

[shortliner]

Many use silicone caulk - I haven't, but it seems to work
Shortliner(Jack)away up here in the Highlands

 

[nachoman]

I havent used caulk, but I have used goo from walthers with success. Just make sure the motor shaft lines up well with the gearbox shaft.

kevin

 

[Dick Elmore]

:thumb: I bought a Rivarossi 4-6-2 Pacific, new for $10 once. The hobby shop that I bought it from was going out of bussiness and someone had cannibalized
it for the motor. I ordered a motor from NWSL and after removing the original plastic mounting cradle, I mounted the motor in clear silicon. Since the silicon absorbs all the vibration, it is the quietest, smoothest running Steam engine that I own!!!

Dick
Texas Chief

 

[Roger Hensley]

Silicone Adhesive Caulk. I have used this several times with complete success. Mere caulk isn't really enough. You need the adhesive version.

 

[Steve Lancaster]

Thanks for all of your help. A little white silcon marine chaulk helped resurrect a vintage
2Tk Shay.It is running now for some tuning.
Steve