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Author: | MIG Wielder [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 2:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Hi James, just as a matter of interest how do you stop the hub rotating when you use that big puller please ? Thanks, Tony. |
Author: | James467 [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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Hi James, just as a matter of interest how do you stop the hub rotating when you use that big puller please ?
A very big lever bar! All I do is get the bolt nice and tight with a breaker bar, then hit the head of the bolt with a large hammer (whilst standing to one side!) If you have enough tension then the shock will break the taper and the hub will pop off.
Thanks, Tony. |
Author: | tinweevil [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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Hi James, just as a matter of interest how do you stop the hub rotating when you use that big puller please ?
A stilson and a trolley jack handle works: |
Author: | James467 [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 4:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
That's a better idea! |
Author: | Karlos [ Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:26 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Leverage the synergies, going forward. |
Author: | yorkshire_spam [ Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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That's a better idea!
I have a confession to make.... I'm a bad mechanic with dangerous habits. I use the air impact gun on mine and just hold the hub to stop it spinning (I do wear big thick gloves though)
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Author: | geeksteve [ Mon Dec 18, 2017 1:06 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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I have a confession to make.... I'm a bad mechanic with dangerous habits. I use the air impact gun on mine and just hold the hub to stop it spinning (I do wear big thick gloves though)
I've got a friend who uses a windy gun on coil spring compressors. Always makes me a little nervous..
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Author: | Carledo [ Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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I have a confession to make.... I'm a bad mechanic with dangerous habits. I use the air impact gun on mine and just hold the hub to stop it spinning (I do wear big thick gloves though)
I've got a friend who uses a windy gun on coil spring compressors. Always makes me a little nervous..
Most mechanics are lazy and take dangerous shortcuts on occasion, it goes with the job! These days, I try not to, which is probably why I have survived mostly unscarred from 45 years in the trade, but I was young and indestructible once! The knack with all these potentially damaging procedures is to stay out of the potential flightpath of heavy metal bits! Steve |
Author: | James467 [ Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
You lot are crazy! It scared me enough when it popped off after being hit with a hammer, it didn't even go that far, erm... about 10cm! Spring compressors scare the crap out of me the most, I have a hydraulic one and I hate using it! |
Author: | Carledo [ Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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You lot are crazy!
We have Dolomites! Your point is???????In extreme cases, i've seen pullers like that go 20 feet! Steve |
Author: | MIG Wielder [ Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Hi James, Its probably worth hanging on to the old housing . If it does have a crack in it it can probably be Lumiwelded. I've done this before on a couple of components. Tony. |
Author: | yorkshire_spam [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 11:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
She made the journey back to her new home in good time and without hitch (230 miles, about 4 hours) She's marked her territory in the garage with a small coolant leak from the T piece in the bottom hose, so I'll nip that up when I have 5 minutes and top up the coolant. |
Author: | James467 [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 12:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Garage? You're spoiling her already! Shes gone to a good home! Quote:
She made the journey back to her new home in good time and without hitch (230 miles, about 4 hours)
Yes, I do tend to be a bit light fingered when it comes to jubilee clips on coolant hoses. I just worry about damaging the hose or the clip!
She's marked her territory in the garage with a small coolant leak from the T piece in the bottom hose, so I'll nip that up when I have 5 minutes and top up the coolant. |
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