Stupid Dodges! LOL. 2015 Ram, replacing both CV axles. Left side goes well but anyone who knows these, they know that it is a male and female spline. Ive done another right hand side and had to replace components within the axle itself because the spline seizes together via the retaining clip.
I had to figure out a better way of getting this one apart. Measured the depth of the clip and performed the operation. Lube all the up the splines with lots of grease, chamfered the retaining clip and reassembled.
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Saturday 22nd of April 2023 07:54:08 AM
A pathetic attempt to seal against corrosion with that little rubber seal and the recess in the joint as shown in the 3rd pic. And knowing the assembly process, no amount of lube to prevent the inevitable. I have a buddy still working for Dodge back in St. John.s, NL and he told me when I first suggested to use heat on the shaft, it will ruin the seal. He said they just replace the diffs? Dodge guys can chime in.
The same little seal prevents the use of penetrating fluid reaching the splines. The real issue is that clip. It won't receed to allow the shaft to disconnect. Rust.
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Saturday 22nd of April 2023 09:20:17 AM
About three years ago a hole about 8 feet deep and 24" in diameter opened up on our property. When I shone a light down it I could see a round "wall" made up of island stone. It appears this was part of an old well. I decided to try to create another shallow well in this spot. I did this by using a well point and 1.25" galvenized pipe. I hit water at 21 feet (which is good since I also hit rocks and couldn't pound the pipe down any farther at 23 feet).
I had an old rum barrel kicking around and decided to use it as a stand for my pump. The pump is from Oasis and as purchased from Handpumps.com in Owen Sound, Ontario
The nice thing about this pump is the housing is heavy plastic (my cast iron pump actually siezed up from the salt air) , it's sealed so rain water and dirt can't fall down into the well, and the internal mechanism is stainless steel.
I also installed a tap on the front of the barrel which serves two purposes - I can attach an electric pump to this nozzle to pump water (the Oasis Pump holds a vacuum) and I can relieve the vacuum in the Fall by simply opening the tap to allow the water in the pipe to drop back into the well to prevent winter freezing).
The water is quite cold (10c) and while I'll initially just use it for watering the vegetables in the greenhouse I will get it tested for chemicals and bacteria.
major growling and vibration from the mower deck. Changed the outboard bearings with no luck. Changed the tension pulley and still. Took the main gear box off and its shot. With taxes over $2000. That would buy a lot push mowers
Is there not a shop around that can rebuild it? Do you think it's the gears or a failed bearing?
We used to send angle drives out all the time at Dofasco to be done. But I can't remember where.
each part inside is very expensive and adds up to over $1400 then no warranty. I rebuilt both spindles and I guess i just tapped out on this one. found an after market one on ebay for under $1200 on ebay but that USD and by the time I get across then no warranty
Shoot, so I suppose they made a unique gearbox for their machine.
I dealt with this with PTO operated farm equipment at work and sometimes we were able to find a "universal box" that we could fit with some modifications. No hope of that here?
My neighbor has a Kubota tractor with a front mounted blower and also has a mower deck. They've had nothing but problems with it. Siezed bearings, stalling issues etc.
I always thought they were a good brand?
My neighbor has a Kubota tractor with a front mounted blower and also has a mower deck. They've had nothing but problems with it. Siezed bearings, stalling issues etc. I always thought they were a good brand?
machine has 1000 hrs. on it. to replace it will cost a small fortune
Fabbed up a new bracket for my friends dual master conversion on his 1950 Plymouth.
Had to drill a 1.5" hole through the faceplate. I had nothing that wold work, but I do have a decent drill press, so I took a chance and bought a cheap Amazon carbide Metal hole saw.
Steady pressure and some light oil, and it did the job through the 1/4" plate. Worth the price. Obviously not industrial, but hey, if you have a few holes to do..
Never realized how much work was involved in making/installing wood in a box!! Almost ready to get back on final prep work. Need this one out of my shop...as I will soon be unemployed.....
"The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worth while. Therefore strive for excellence, not perfection"
Jim, are the fasteners screw in or a bolt and nut? Either way, a long job and you did tidy work. My wooden boat builder buddy recommends 10 coats of finish btw.
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63 Parisienne sport coupe (The Big GTO), black, maroon interior, 409 4 speed; former owner of a 59 El Camino, 63 Corvette SWC, 62 Chev Bel Air SC. 1963- Pontiac top selling car in Canada
Mahone Bay, NS Still not old enough to need an automatic
Jim, are the fasteners screw in or a bolt and nut? Either way, a long job and you did tidy work. My wooden boat builder buddy recommends 10 coats of finish btw.
Nut and bolt Don. But the wood I planned was a 1/16- 1/8 thicker in places. Made it a b%$#h to get the nuts on! All the bolts were from the old deck... so I had to polish them also. Took a while... No 10 coats...mild Coast u get 2 coats...
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