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Now that I have it functioning properly I plan to soda blast it clean and then prime and paint it with Rustoleum Hammered finish paint. Probably gray or light blue in color. Since it is more than I can use I will put it up for sale.
OK. I took the corkscrew shaft off and inspected the collar & set screw. The set screw came out with a screwdriver. The part sheared on the shaft (spindle) was easily drilled out on the drill press.
I used a flap wheel sanding disc on an angle grinder to sand the squarer ram clean behind...
Actually I hit it with a large hammer on the end of the square tube (after applying liberal amount of penetrating oil) and got the jaw to move slightly. I used a craw bat to pry it further. Looks like it will will move further if I put a block in there and pry again. If i can remove it or...
I did a bunch of research on Google and came up with the manufacturer may be Colombian. They may have produced this vise for Ridgid. I also found a parts breakdown for it?
I may take it to a machinist to see if he can re-drill the collar and shaft that held the collar in place. Looks like there was a bolt or pin that sheared. That collar when affixed to the shaft, would move the outer jaw in and out. The vise is also missing the opposing jaw for the pipe vise...
There is a check valve on the return line coming out of the IP that intersects with the return line coming from the injectors. On my gen set that check valve was clogged and would build up pressure on the IP and shut down. I drilled out the glass marble inside the check valve and now the...
I got a good deal on a Ridgid 600PN bench vise that was installed on a M936 wrecker. I need to repair the collar that is attached to the shaft. I is loose and I cannot move the jaw out with it being loose.
Just wonder if anyone has come across one or has one. It is HUGE! Pictures to...
I have 2 of the cross-members here that were leftover from the 2 winces we sold. I will check to see if the holes in the brackets are already elongated. I know that on the passenger side the bracket moved enough to allow the extension to slide in. Modifying the bracket was as easy as drilling...
You can use the tires and rims from a CUCV M1008 truck. It has 16" rims, 8 bolt pattern. The M1101 uses HMMWV rims that are 16.5" rims, 8 bolt pattern.
I got a one word solution SWENCH. Buy a 3/4" SWENCH tool and you can do it yourself without any air or electric tool. It has a 18" handle and can do a safer job than a 8' cheater bar. SWENCH tool is a 3/4" impact ratchet that puts out up to 800 ft lb of force and only requires 50 lb of force...
After a year of no activity the Deuce is running once more! Jeepsinker was kind enough to drive down from Ft. Polk area through ridiculous traffic around Baton Rouge to fix the HH on the IP for me. He got here after 5PM yesterday. Over 7 hours on the road!
I had the truck pulled forward...
I am glad we were able to get you set up with the new shoes on your truck. It was a bit "soggy" maneuvering those heavy tires and rims around. (we had heavy rains all week including this morning.) But the results were good. Thee truck looks more manly with those wide Super-singles on it...
To anyone who asked me about buying a Roboimpact driver from me at the LA Rally please contact me ASAP if you want one. I have less than 10 left! You need to make payment in advance in order for me to set one aside for you.
I am adding a 24 volt battery bank. No 12 volt taken off this bank. I just need to know if I need the isolator with the exciter terminal or one without to go with the existing alternator.
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