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I would have just thought that machining that gap for the end of the threads pushed up a little lip on the edge of the rod. And that's what you would have had to file down. This is something I've experienced quite often.How wide was that over sized portion? If it was very wide at all, then my theory probably isn't right. I can't say as I've ever experienced a piece of 1018 changing in any significant way from a little machining like that.Kim
Hi ThomasI have been following along quietly in the background and enjoying your build very much One observation on your recent photos if I may.The tyres are directional, (showing my motor trade training now). It looks like one is fitted correctly and the other is turning in the wrong direction. There should be a marking on the sidewall to tell you which is the correct wayCheersRich
PS, bye the way do you think this is enough toe-end?
Quote from: Ye-Ole Steam Dude on November 03, 2018, 08:38:46 PMPS, bye the way do you think this is enough toe-end?That much should make it easier to get up on two wheels!
Thomas,First, great progress, like how this is coming together!On the o/s axle - is it possible that during threading the chuck squeezed the part slightly into a triangular shape (tri-lobe)? This can be hard to detect with a typical 2-point measuring device like calipers or micrometers, but can be seen if checked with a 90-degree v-block and height gage, rolling around to measure several points along the circumference. We occasionally get some of our 304 ss valve stems that come in tri-lobed and can't get them to stuff through the bushings, and the mike/caliper readings come out spot-on or even slightly undersized. I've also gotten some raw bar stock with the same condition; it sounds like your bearings were checked on the raw stock and fitted ok though?
Slight tri lobbing by the chuck could be a problem. I have had problems with silver steel (drill rod) due to that. Still following along but it may be a long way to come for a trial drive
Maybe it could be planned together with a visit to Eric's (Tennessee Whiskey's) invitation exhibition. I would need to look at a map (or perhaps a globe) I'm not so sure of US geography. If I drive for four hours in any direction here I run out of Switzerland. The US is rather larger
Quote from: Roger B on November 05, 2018, 08:26:38 PMMaybe it could be planned together with a visit to Eric's (Tennessee Whiskey's) invitation exhibition. I would need to look at a map (or perhaps a globe) I'm not so sure of US geography. If I drive for four hours in any direction here I run out of Switzerland. The US is rather larger Here it can take longer than that to get out of one state, though your scenery is hard to match!
Quote from: crueby on November 05, 2018, 09:35:32 PMQuote from: Roger B on November 05, 2018, 08:26:38 PMMaybe it could be planned together with a visit to Eric's (Tennessee Whiskey's) invitation exhibition. I would need to look at a map (or perhaps a globe) I'm not so sure of US geography. If I drive for four hours in any direction here I run out of Switzerland. The US is rather larger Here it can take longer than that to get out of one state, though your scenery is hard to match!Hello Chris,Where I live over here on Sam Rayburn Lake, it is closer to Chicago than El Paso, Texas?Have a great day,Thomas