The new inserts are working very well... big improvement for me.
The photos are not good... but, you should be able to get the idea. Here is a shot of the original brown inserts (they do not belong there they are for comparison only) next to the new Black Inserts which are properly installed. O72 top & #5 bottom
They are Right and Left specific. The O72s have a 2 degree jog where the insert exists the split center rail and the #5s have a 1 degree jog. I can easily tell if I have the wrong side as the insert will not be centered. The inserts sit very flat and level approximately .25mm below the rails.
Rail Spike Clearance, the inserts do not sit on the rail spikes.
This allows the insert to sit flat on the ties. Hold the square butt end (Left) and place the pointed end into the split center rail. The two pencil marks just left of where the inserts exit the split rail is where I apply a tiny dab of GOOP.
Here's a CAD shot
I'll get these up on the 3D site sometime soon... in the meantime, have at it.
