Home made shop tools by forum members
06-08-2005, 04:57 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by comp
cool i looked at it and a bolt on top hook would work.. i want to make one that you can adjust with a screw/ crank handle deal 
06-09-2005, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by comp
Nice do you keep different exhausts around for different engines or let owners mess with that
Originally Posted by JPhil
Nice test stand, Lars. Just out of curiosity though, what, pray tell, is that delicious looking beverage your friends in the photo are partaking of?
06-09-2005, 04:13 PM
#85
Race Director
Originally Posted by lars
That would be barley pop.... It flows freely from one of 2 taps in the Viking Lounge Garage Bar.
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06-10-2005, 10:08 AM
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The tap has a primary and secondary side, and I run it with no rev limiter...
06-11-2005, 05:02 AM
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Hi
Nothing special, but since I have pics, here it is.
Made a rear wheel bearing setup tool from a broken spindle.
Cost of a tool from aftermarket suppliers is 110 USD.
Mashining the bearing flanges on the spindle a few thou and manufacturing the back pressure plate I did at work, so free of charge.
Günther
Nothing special, but since I have pics, here it is.
Made a rear wheel bearing setup tool from a broken spindle.
Cost of a tool from aftermarket suppliers is 110 USD.
Mashining the bearing flanges on the spindle a few thou and manufacturing the back pressure plate I did at work, so free of charge.
Günther
06-11-2005, 08:54 AM
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actually the tool is only 50 bucks from ebay, the guy that mekes them sells them on ebay, for 110$ you'll have a spindle install tool & a set up tool and for a little more you'll have the press also. I think it was 150$ or so for all 3.
How did you modify the spindle, did you drill the end for that collar so you can use that to clamp down the bearings?
How did you modify the spindle, did you drill the end for that collar so you can use that to clamp down the bearings?
06-11-2005, 11:19 AM
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Hi
Yes, A threaded hole in the end. Had to do that because the original spindle threaded end was gone.
( see 1st pic )
I checked the price at ZIP , 110 just for the bearing setup tool.
The spindle press = 200 USD
Spindle installation tool = 110 USD.
If the stuff from E-bay works, its a good buy.
I think I install the spindle the same way I removed it, in a hydraulic press.
Günther
Yes, A threaded hole in the end. Had to do that because the original spindle threaded end was gone.
( see 1st pic )I checked the price at ZIP , 110 just for the bearing setup tool.
The spindle press = 200 USD
Spindle installation tool = 110 USD.
If the stuff from E-bay works, its a good buy.
I think I install the spindle the same way I removed it, in a hydraulic press.
Günther
06-11-2005, 02:00 PM
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I think what zip and such sell is the stuff from that ebay guy, I have his tools also and they are top notch quality. Seller ID= bidquest:
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbidQ2dquest
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbidQ2dquest
06-16-2005, 11:40 AM
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Not really a home-made item, just another use for something. Our '80 aluminum wheels were REALLY in rough shape and needed the remainder of the clear coat romoved followed by a good polishing. I tried quite a few different purpose-built items, however the best at removing the clear coat and polishing, without scratching I found to be fast orange hand cleaner (use sparingly) in conjunction with one of the cheapie bonnet polishers that are for use with an electric drill.
Worked great, didn't scratch, and, when followed by Eagle One Never-Dull, created a VERY shiny, smooth finish.
(smells good as you're working with it too!)
Worked great, didn't scratch, and, when followed by Eagle One Never-Dull, created a VERY shiny, smooth finish.
(smells good as you're working with it too!)
06-16-2005, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lg4vette
Not really a home-made item, just another use for something. Our '80 aluminum wheels were REALLY in rough shape and needed the remainder of the clear coat romoved followed by a good polishing. I tried quite a few different purpose-built items, however the best at removing the clear coat and polishing, without scratching I found to be fast orange hand cleaner (use sparingly) in conjunction with one of the cheapie bonnet polishers that are for use with an electric drill.
Worked great, didn't scratch, and, when followed by Eagle One Never-Dull, created a VERY shiny, smooth finish.
(smells good as you're working with it too!)
Worked great, didn't scratch, and, when followed by Eagle One Never-Dull, created a VERY shiny, smooth finish.
(smells good as you're working with it too!)
06-16-2005, 06:22 PM
#97
Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by WESCH
Hi
Yes, A threaded hole in the end. Had to do that because the original spindle threaded end was gone. ( see 1st pic )
I checked the price at ZIP , 110 just for the bearing setup tool.
The spindle press = 200 USD
Spindle installation tool = 110 USD.
If the stuff from E-bay works, its a good buy.
I think I install the spindle the same way I removed it, in a hydraulic press.
Günther
Yes, A threaded hole in the end. Had to do that because the original spindle threaded end was gone.
( see 1st pic )I checked the price at ZIP , 110 just for the bearing setup tool.
The spindle press = 200 USD
Spindle installation tool = 110 USD.
If the stuff from E-bay works, its a good buy.
I think I install the spindle the same way I removed it, in a hydraulic press.
Günther
I made mine from a perfectly fine original (spare) '70 rear spindle.
Now, I want a spindle to make the extra T/As I have complete.
