G/Day all -- Quick update -- made some replacement bushes today -- the unit appears as new -- the material was supplied by another member but as I recollect it was Nylatron -- will make some more...
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G/Day all -- Quick update -- made some replacement bushes today -- the unit appears as new -- the material was supplied by another member but as I recollect it was Nylatron -- will make some more...
G/Day Tony, Have Passed my GU 03 3.0 di TD over to my son -- spoke to him today -- advising what a great site this is & he says his rig is feeling a bit flat ( 119k -- no issues ) so suggested he...
Rod , an off topic but of interest -- was nearly a close neighbour of you -- bought canal block in Sth Yunderup abt 6 yr. ago to be closer to my kids (Perth & Albany ) but I could'nt get a builder to...
Hey Rod. Been down that patent line in another life -- but as I said if it works as expected ( i'm sure it will ) only too happy to pass it on to deserving persons especially if will be of benefit....
G/Day Tony 03 GU 3LIT -- don't drive it too often these days ( given to Son ) used to pull van with it but all scary stuff re. 3.0 lit Bang! !! put me off -- used it for 40k as tug but upgrade of van...
G/Day Rod, Yep up to speed on the bronze - used to spec as seals on hyd cylinders ( 900 ton) in coal mining .
O/T do lots caravanning & have discovered a design fault in the suspension system as...
Crikey Ferret , you must be a mind reader was just now scrounging around in the scrap bin for a piece off-cut of bronze-- reckon it would be bees knees. Since retiring I have really enjoyed getting...
G/Day mate, thanks for the info -- you are spot on -- I have the black in stock is hard & wears well - used it for replacement bushes on conveyors -- given good service,machines well -- the white you...
wont be any sweat when set up --$ nil -- pleasure to help Jim.
G/Day beansathome, will be doing some work with this system soon -- will cut a few extra bushes when on m/c & will send you a couple .
Will let you know how all progresses.
G/Day Tony, OK mate ,put the part in your truck -- will be heading to warmer climes in few weeks -- have to go thru Moree --will swing over to your district & meet -- a mobile mechanic yes figures -...
G/Day Glenn. thanks for posting your repair-- done a good job by the sound of it -- all relevant to the designed function of that part ( non rotating uni-directional compression ) you may have to...
G/Day The Ferret,
Gee mate 'time on m/c's say miller 15 min ( no real set up issues ) lathe for 2x bushes Acetal ( cuts & finishes dreamy ) 20 min. -- mtls say $ 5.00
don't look too bad ---...
G/Day beansathome-- thanks for heads up on your repair -- from pics it appears that only bushes may have been worn -- only too easy to replace --
but note the ferret advice & if possible use...
G/Day Tony -- from my observations those words are well & truly earned !!! - I have a fairly comprehensive home shop ( lathe mill etc etc ) seemed a waste to not recon this part -- I know it is an...
G/Day to all -- first am newby to site -- have noted worn bearings in pics of subject tensioner and am wondering if any one has rebuilt the worn sections by turning up some replacement o/s bushes &...
exceptional information given with such generosity-- Tony you are a GEM. --- Jim
thank you for the opportunity to join in this group -- looks very helpfull -- been around 4x4 since 1969 -- done quite a lot of sand /bush work -- though mostly sand ( fishing ) & track ( hunting )...