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6th April 2011, 06:06 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

I'm EXCITED!!!!!...................................... oh hang on that's jealousy!!!! hahahahahahaha good on ya

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Hahahahaha ... Don't be jealous mate - just me catching up to others and their setups!!!!
6th April 2011, 06:15 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Hahahahaha ... Don't be jealous mate - just me catching up to others and their setups!!!!

Its alright Ill get over it ahahhaahahahahhahaha
6th April 2011, 07:47 PM
Dhuck

When he gets new bearings and cv's and wife
6th April 2011, 08:02 PM
growler2058

HAHAAHHAHAHAAHA Nah she's a keeper this is the updated model!!HAHAHA
6th April 2011, 08:23 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by Dhuck

When he gets new bearings and cv's and wife

Wife maybe, but bearings have been done and what's wrong with my CV's???? LMFAO!!!!
8th April 2011, 06:41 PM
Bigrig

Reduction gears are in!! WOOHOO!!!

However!! Is it normal for them to whine a bit till they settle in???
8th April 2011, 06:59 PM
growler2058

NAH HELL NO DONT DRIVE ANYWHERE!!!!!! Actually no idea mate hows ya day been HAHAHAHAHAHA
8th April 2011, 07:20 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

NAH HELL NO DONT DRIVE ANYWHERE!!!!!! Actually no idea mate hows ya day been HAHAHAHAHAHA

LOL!! good day today brother - took the day off and bludged about - not worried about the gears, just fond the noise a bit odd ...
8th April 2011, 08:13 PM
growler2058

When ya gunna get a chance to test em out mate??
8th April 2011, 08:20 PM
YNOT

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Reduction gears are in!! WOOHOO!!!

However!! Is it normal for them to whine a bit till they settle in???

I have heard in the past that the 83% reduction gears do whine a bit.

Tony
8th April 2011, 08:48 PM
Dark 1

The v8 combined with those gears will make the tank unstoppable.
9th April 2011, 07:06 AM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by YNOT

I have heard in the past that the 83% reduction gears do whine a bit.

Tony

Thanks mate - funnily enough it's only at slower speeds? It either winds out (as such) and you can't hear it, or stops after about 60-70 klms per hour. Strange?
9th April 2011, 07:06 AM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by Tuf 42

The v8 combined with those gears will make the tank unstoppable.

Still torn on the LS1 ... Still thinking rebuild with a super charger ... Either way, a unit none the less!!
9th April 2011, 12:01 PM
Bigrig

Aaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh ....

Well, looks like I'm spending my afternoon pulling out 85% reduction gears!!!! Fun, fun, fun!!!!

That whine is too loud and signifies a problem apparently - rang dhuck and Tony to see if they can confirm anyone they know of the same problem, but now have Danny (gearbox specialist) and dhuck (through Brad at On Track) tell me they have to come out - sorry Tony, not pre-empting, but not expecting any better news from your end either ... how disappointment ...

Didn't even get to use them!!! Bugger!!! But, at least I'll have gears back in this arvo and have a working truck I can do the 15 hour return trip in tomorrow.

Tank is even more upset than me though!! lol
9th April 2011, 12:07 PM
growler2058

F@rkn spewin m8!!
9th April 2011, 12:13 PM
YNOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

Aaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh ....

Well, looks like I'm spending my afternoon pulling out 85% reduction gears!!!! Fun, fun, fun!!!!

That whine is too loud and signifies a problem apparently - rang dhuck and Tony to see if they can confirm anyone they know of the same problem, but now have Danny (gearbox specialist) and dhuck (through Brad at On Track) tell me they have to come out - sorry Tony, not pre-empting, but not expecting any better news from your end either ... how disappointment ...

Didn't even get to use them!!! Bugger!!! But, at least I'll have gears back in this arvo and have a working truck I can do the 15 hour return trip in tomorrow.

Tank is even more upset than me though!! lol

No worries Scott.

I haven't been able to get in contact with the bloke I was talking about, have left messages on both his phones.

Tony
9th April 2011, 12:28 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by YNOT

No worries Scott.

I haven't been able to get in contact with the bloke I was talking about, have left messages on both his phones.

Tony

Thanks a million mate!!
9th April 2011, 12:35 PM
AB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

Aaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh ....

Well, looks like I'm spending my afternoon pulling out 85% reduction gears!!!! Fun, fun, fun!!!!

That whine is too loud and signifies a problem apparently - rang dhuck and Tony to see if they can confirm anyone they know of the same problem, but now have Danny (gearbox specialist) and dhuck (through Brad at On Track) tell me they have to come out - sorry Tony, not pre-empting, but not expecting any better news from your end either ... how disappointment ...

Didn't even get to use them!!! Bugger!!! But, at least I'll have gears back in this arvo and have a working truck I can do the 15 hour return trip in tomorrow.

Tank is even more upset than me though!! lol

Bummer mate, what a nightmare!!!

Keep us posted!
9th April 2011, 01:43 PM
big_fletch

Sorry to hear about it Scotty, hope all ends well
9th April 2011, 01:54 PM
DX grunt

Damn. This is not the reason you need to have a drink.

All the best.

Rossco
9th April 2011, 01:55 PM
YNOT

I just spoke to my mate with the reduction gears (83% Rockhopper gears), his gears are silent all the time.

Tony
9th April 2011, 03:57 PM
Bigrig

Thanks all - well two and half hours later, I have a working transfer case - good process for me to learn, but painful none the less ... gears are going back on Monday, and as I found out, they were the last set of 85% reductions they had on the shelf, so hopefully they can machine some new ones up before the next outing ...

I feel bad for Derek as I offered him some coin for his time today, and he refused it, stating it "wasn't your fault". Not his fault either, but he just wouldn't have it. Seriously good guy and great mechanic for those in Brissy hunting for one - AutoArt Capalaba.

Thanks all for your well wishes and assistance - truly appreciated!!!

And thankfully, off to get the camper trailer in the morning!!
9th April 2011, 04:31 PM
big_fletch

Haha good stuff mate, cant wait to see some pics of ya trailer setup
12th April 2011, 12:49 PM
Bigrig

Righto - Marks reckon the noise is being caused by the spring loaded "washer/spacer" assembly at the front of the gears putting too much pre-load on the gear set - hence the noise in 2 wheel drive. They have told the guys to remove that and re-install (which I'll be doing - scary!!! lol) and shouldn't be an issue. My obvious question was "that spring loaded assembly is there for some reason" to which we got the response "needed for some, not for others" ... strange, but I should be putting them back in tomorrow or Thursday and will let you know how I go ...
12th April 2011, 12:54 PM
big_fletch

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Righto - Marks reckon the noise is being caused by the spring loaded "washer/spacer" assembly at the front of the gears putting too much pre-load on the gear set - hence the noise in 2 wheel drive. They have told the guys to remove that and re-install (which I'll be doing - scary!!! lol) and shouldn't be an issue. My obvious question was "that spring loaded assembly is there for some reason" to which we got the response "needed for some, not for others" ... strange, but I should be putting them back in tomorrow or Thursday and will let you know how I go ...

Hopefully will solve the problem mate, hope all goes well Scott
12th April 2011, 12:57 PM
timbar

bugger that would P!55 me off big time !!
12th April 2011, 01:00 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

Hopefully will solve the problem mate, hope all goes well Scott

Thanks champion - I was a bit deflated in having to rip them out after all the excitement ... hopefully all will be sorted - I'm becoming an expert at refitting transfer cases through no desire to be doing so!! Not looking forward to doing the swap tomorrow again if it isn't the problem, as they'll have to come out again ... everything that I have two of is firmly crossed!!! Yes, even them!!! LOL
12th April 2011, 01:01 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by timbar

bugger that would P!55 me off big time !!

I'm still smiling mate, but it is slowly turning to a grimace!!
12th April 2011, 01:09 PM
timbar

i would bw grimace already nothing worse than spending hours of preparation time and money on mods the having to pull them back out again
12th April 2011, 01:20 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by timbar

i would bw grimace already nothing worse than spending hours of preparation time and money on mods the having to pull them back out again

I've been lucky so far I guess, but yeah - spending a couple of thousand to have them fitted only to take them out again (which I did to assist the blokes who put it in as I felt bad for them) is a bit dis-heartening - especially knowing I have to remove the current set and reinstall "at least" one more time, if not more if the fix doesn't work .. makes you wonder if the gears prove to be faulty (machined wrong etc) where do Marks stand in all of this to cover the time, effort and costs??
12th April 2011, 01:31 PM
timbar

yeah so it could be just faulty gears then or even alighnment on the gears ??
12th April 2011, 01:33 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by timbar

yeah so it could be just faulty gears then or even alighnment on the gears ??

True boss ... Tomorrow will reveal all ...
12th April 2011, 01:37 PM
timbar

yeah fingers xxx with that i wish you the best of luck its nice and simple mate
12th April 2011, 01:37 PM
Darwin Bound

Nice lift bigrig, Love it, and that does seem like a really decent price for all that work too!
12th April 2011, 01:40 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by timbar

yeah fingers xxx with that i wish you the best of luck its nice and simple mate

Thanks mate
12th April 2011, 01:41 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by Darwin Bound

Nice lift bigrig, Love it, and that does seem like a really decent price for all that work too!

Thanks mate - it's getting there no doubt!! Few more goodies to get yet, and then he's finished ... with luck!! lol
12th April 2011, 01:43 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Thanks champion - I was a bit deflated in having to rip them out after all the excitement ... hopefully all will be sorted - I'm becoming an expert at refitting transfer cases through no desire to be doing so!! Not looking forward to doing the swap tomorrow again if it isn't the problem, as they'll have to come out again ... everything that I have two of is firmly crossed!!! Yes, even them!!! LOL

Even them ay..........how do you cross your ears hahahahaha must be a hell of a set of ears you got yourself there mate.........Anyways good luck with the gears cock!!
12th April 2011, 01:54 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

Even them ay..........how do you cross your ears hahahahaha must be a hell of a set of ears you got yourself there mate.........Anyways good luck with the gears cock!!

What did you call me?? LOL

Yes mate - 'ears' ... that's what I meant!! lmfao
12th April 2011, 02:00 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

What did you call me?? LOL

Yes mate - 'ears' ... that's what I meant!! lmfao

Ya know, cocko, cow cockey, cock hahahahahahahahaha not head hahahahahahahaha

Like the first time i got called china brown HUHHHH???????? hahahahaha
12th April 2011, 02:12 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

Ya know, cocko, cow cockey, cock hahahahahahahahaha not head hahahahahahahaha

Like the first time i got called china brown HUHHHH???????? hahahahaha

LOL!!!! I had hoped "head" did have no part to play in the conversation!!!

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