Modernization Recommendation HT-C Truck Shimming and L3Olster Clearance Standardization

MODERNIZATION RECOMMENDATION
HT-C TRUCK SHIMMING AND l3OLSTER CLEARANCE

/ STANDARDIZATION
PURPOSE: To standardize shimming practices on HT-C trucks and aid interchangeability of
traction motors and bolsters.
APPLICATION: All HT-C trucks to present, and HT-C applied traction motors of manufacture prior
to August 1974.
REFERENCE: G.A.T. Drawing (General Arrangement of Trucks for suecific

a locomotive order):,,
M.I. 9652; Drawing WS40711. -
Reference materials may be obtained by writing to:
Electra-Motive Division
General Motors Corporation
9301 W. 55th Street
La Grange, IL 60525
ATTN: C. Costa - Dept. 704
Specify the locomotive order number(s) to obtain the proper G.A.T. drawing(s).
DISCUSS ON: As designed, the HT-C truck can accommodate both 40” and 42” wheels. Originally,
HT-C trucks with 40”wheels required a 1” shim to achieve the same center plate height
as a 42” wheel application.
Subsequent alterations to the HT-C bolster and shimming resulted in two possible
areas of interference between the truck bolster and the traction motor: (A) at the
traction motor pinion end lifting lug and, (B) on top of the traction motor case,
approximately over the axle.
Shimming at the journal box improved the clearance of the traction motor over the
axle but because of the pivoting effect had very little clearance change at the traction
motor lug. The lifting lug on the traction motor case was revised in August 1974 to
reduce the height of the lugby 8”, thus providing additional-clearance between .the
lug and bolster.
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TABLE I - HT-C TRUCK SHIMMING CHRONOLOGY
Original Shimming Recommended Shimming** Original Center 1
w/40” Wheels I 40” or 42” Wheels Plate Height Comments
Approximate
Locombtive Delivery Journal Box Journal Spring
Dates Shims I Shims
Augiust 1971 - 0” Nom. 1 ,, Per Loco. G.A.T. Journal Box

December 1973 (See G.A.T.“) plus l/2” 48- l/8” ‘; yL2 48-l /8” +-:;:”
I shims removed
with 42” wheels
December 1973 - 0” Nom. Per Loco.

Per Loco. G.A.T
G.A.T. 48-l /8” f 1 48-518” f 1 Changes made to
O’ctober 1976 (See G.A.T.) plus l/2” increase vertical
T.M. to bolster
clearance:
(a) Bolster contour

modified
Jan. 1974 ”
(b) T.M. lifting

lug height
reduced Aug. 1974’.
l- +
October 1976 - l/2” Nom. None Per Loco. G.A.T 48-l 18” f 1 49-l /8” 1 1 T.M. nose supports
To Present (See G.A.T.) I lowered.
OTHER HT-C CHANGES
January 1977 - Changeover to the soft rubber bolster spring; lateral bolster-truck frame clearance increased from 1-l /4” to l-3/4”
Jtjne 1978 - 1800/l 800 lb. bar mount shocks released.
“General Arrangement of Trucks Drawing.

*“1/4”additional shimming should be used on trucks with bolsters manufactured prior to December 1973 if interference between the bolster
and traction motor is suspected.
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1 _. &kI, 9663
In October 1976 the traction motor nose support was lowered l/2” to provide better
traction motor alignment relative to the truck frame and to improve clearance. This
revision allows interchangeability of traction motors without risk of bolster to lifting
lug interference. HT-C trucks manufactured prior to October 1976, and fitted with
traction motors manufactured prior to August 1974, may be susceptible to
interference problems at the No. 2 and No. 5 (center axle) positions.
Soft rubber bolster springs 93 18427 in the secondary suspension were incorporated in
January 1977 to improve high-speed ride quality. Concurrent with this change is the
need for increased lateral clearance between the truck frame and bolster stops;
clearance is increased from l-114” to l-3/4”. MI. 9652 details the bolster lateral
modification.
The major benefits to be derived from these modifications are parts interchangeability
and standardization. Reductions in shop material and down time may also be realized.
Table I (for reference only) summarizes the type of shimming that was used when the
locomotives were first delivered. To standardize the method of shimming, the
potential interference conditions were reviewed with various types of shimming, and a
preferred method of shimming is recommended for all locomotives with the HT-C
trucks. Additional information describing other HT-C truck changes is also included.
PROCEDURE
SHIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
Table II indicates the recommended journal spring shimming for locomotives with
HT-C trucks. Note that it is necessary to refer to the locomotive delivery date and the
G.A.T. (General Arrangement of Trucks) drawing to determine the actual thickness of
shims required for the original locomotive weight and journal springs..These
standardized shimming instructions can be used for both 40” and 42” diameter wheels,
although the maximum locomotive height increases 1” with 42” wheels.
TABLE II
STANDARDIZED SHlMMlNG INSTRUCTIONS
Locomotive Journal Spring Shim

Delivery Date Recommendation
August 1971 - September 7 976 Per Locomotive G.A.T., plus l/2”
October 1976 - To Present Per Locomotive G.A.J.
NOTES: . -
Bolsters manufactured prior to December 1973 (Serial Numbers 1 thru 2027 for
solid bolster 8428692, and Serial Numbers 1 thru 190 for hollow bolster8428691)
are nominally l/4” closer to the center axle traction motor. Any truck assembly
having a bolster manufactured in this period should use 1/4”additional shimming
(at the journal box or journal spring) if traction motor-bolster interference is
suspected.
All traction motors manufactured prior to August 1974 should have the pinion-end
lifting lug modified as described below. This will further reduce interference
potential between the bolster and the center axle traction motor.
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MI: 9663
LUG MODIFICATION.
The following instructions are provided for modification of the pinion-end lifting lug
on traction motors manufactured prior to August 1974. Refer to Fig. 1 for a drawing
of the modification.
1. Mark the pinion end lug 1” vertically above the lifting hole.
2. Draw a horizontal line through this mark, parallel to the top of the motor frame.
3. Burn off all the lug material above this line.
4. Grind the top of the lug smooth, and grind a 2” radius on the outboard corner of the
lug.
Burn Off And

Hold 1” Minimum
Above Hole /Grind Smooth
28406
Fig.1 - Pinion-End Lifting Lug Modification
0 l 0 e A Service Department Publication l l l 0

Electra-Motive Division Of General Motors La Grange, Illinois 60525
-4- titho in U.S.A.

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MODERNIZATION RECOMMENDATION

HT-C TRUCK SHIMMING AND l3OLSTER CLEARANCE

REFERENCE: G.A.T. Drawing (General Arrangement of Trucks for suecific

Reference materials may be obtained by writing to:

ATTN: C. Costa - Dept. 704

Augiust 1971 - 0” Nom. 1 ,, Per Loco. G.A.T. Journal Box

December 1973 - 0” Nom. Per Loco.

(a) Bolster contour

(b) T.M. lifting

OTHER HT-C CHANGES

Jtjne 1978 - 1800/l 800 lb. bar mount shocks released.

“General Arrangement of Trucks Drawing.

STANDARDIZED SHlMMlNG INSTRUCTIONS

Locomotive Journal Spring Shim

August 1971 - September 7 976 Per Locomotive G.A.T., plus l/2”

October 1976 - To Present Per Locomotive G.A.J.

Burn Off And

Fig.1 - Pinion-End Lifting Lug Modification

0 l 0 e A Service Department Publication l l l 0

-4- titho in U.S.A.

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