the showman 4,074 #52 Posted June 15, 2014 Great work Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #53 Posted June 16, 2014 The bendy beast is getting there Mark, it will be interesting to see how you tackle the front fenders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #54 Posted June 16, 2014 I see you have blocks under the seat, are you going to put blocks on the pedals ? so can reach them with your little legs, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #55 Posted June 19, 2014 Looking good Mark Thanks Paul Cheers Norm Great work Mark The bendy beast is getting there Mark, it will be interesting to see how you tackle the front fenders Ah yes fenders... Watch this space I see you have blocks under the seat, are you going to put blocks on the pedals ? so can reach them with your little legs, Ha, the footrests are so high I need ladders to get on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #56 Posted June 21, 2014 Small update from yesterday... 'Borrowed' the 8 speed from my C-161 as I want a heavy duty trans at the back. Surprise surprise, the hitch pin is seized.... Out with the grinder to cut the end off and then drill the remaining inch and half out to split it. And as usual, it's full of yoghurt Full set of seals ordered as it's getting a reasonable overhaul, the diff is getting special treatment too That just might find its own special thread 1 jak3_smith reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #57 Posted June 22, 2014 So, what are you up to with the trans? are you welding the spur gears up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #58 Posted June 22, 2014 We use to fill the diffs up with lead on the old stock cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #59 Posted June 22, 2014 Seeing as it's in the lathe are you removing a bit of weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #60 Posted June 22, 2014 Nope not losing weight or adding much.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #61 Posted June 22, 2014 Stronger bearings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #62 Posted June 22, 2014 Here's a big clue, needless to say my cunning plan works 1 jak3_smith reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #63 Posted June 22, 2014 Cush drive springs to my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #65 Posted June 22, 2014 Diff lock I think Mark ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #66 Posted June 22, 2014 Diff lock I think Mark ? You read the other forum.... Smart! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #67 Posted June 22, 2014 No mate I could see what you were doing and we talked about it at newby ! Does it work mate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #68 Posted June 22, 2014 Yup, it works. Just the outer ring to fab and the selector. I've been away for 2 days and was desperate to get to the workshop missus thanks I'm mad driving 2 hours back from wales and then making stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #69 Posted June 22, 2014 Love it mate start a thread may have to copy that mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #70 Posted June 22, 2014 Who says engineering skills and innovation are disappearing from the UK, They should join this forum. and have their eyes opened. :bow: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #71 Posted June 23, 2014 A diff lock eh I like your thinking Mark, you have got me thinking that maybe I need one on "Why Not" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #72 Posted June 26, 2014 Love it mate start a thread may have to copy that mark cheers! Who says engineering skills and innovation are disappearing from the UK, They should join this forum. and have their eyes opened. :bow: what a good idea, lets get going on engineering A diff lock eh I like your thinking Mark, you have got me thinking that maybe I need one on "Why Not" might be needed to make it go in a straight line!!!! heres a few more pics before I start the selector rings firstly the extended pinion gears and the final assembly 1 ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #73 Posted June 26, 2014 Good work Mark, though I'm sure your just adding a diff lock to give you an extra lever to play with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #74 Posted June 26, 2014 Good work Mark, though I'm sure your just adding a diff lock to give you an extra lever to play with thats remarkably true, a wheel horse with 2 levers is cool - a wheel horse with a 4WD lever and a diff lock is something else! thats why the seat has to go so far back to fit the levers in!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #75 Posted June 26, 2014 Be like driving a series Land Rover with overdrive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
