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Kato ED75 (3029) - Window Visor Bit Thing


Davo Dentetsu

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Davo Dentetsu

Bought one today and the first bit is now already missing.  The cab window visor has fell off at some point.  Is this a relatively common problem with this type and can the bits be secured easily?  Looked at this one's parts sheet, which only seems to list a full body as a part...

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Fenway Park

From my experience years ago these icicle cutter/visors are very loose. Not sure if you can get spares from Kato..

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CaptOblivious

Had this happen to my Kato EF65-1000. Damned things just seem to be a bit loose! Only recourse was to have Kato repair it. I was very lucky to have been able to have these repairs done last time I was in Japan…you will probably want to contact Kato's US office to see if you can arrange a repair at the Japanese facilities through them?

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Davo Dentetsu

Hmmm I dunno.  It could even be a bit of brave scratchbuilding to make a new one?  Seems like a simple enough piece to hack away at with a knife or two.  I'll give this a shot first and see how I go.  MEK's out for the remaining ones however!

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Davo Dentetsu

I have good news.  My mate Kev, who is admittedly a far more patient man than I ever will be, made a handy dandy bit out of some plastic.  Minty.1044467_10151718158174842_796281038_n_zp

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