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I'm sure the mechs had plenty of specialized tools and jigs to make their job better as I have already made a few things to make my job easier. I am really happy that they are going back together as well as they are.
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Just completed fitting the other final drive. After putting it on I found it was too tight for some reason, so I removed it and disassembled tha one as well. I am glad I did as I found I never machined the bearing cup quite deep enough so back on the lathe it went and 3.2mm came out. I also countersunk the bolts that hold the planetary gear hub as a precautionary measure.
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They are now both up to speed and ready for the tracks. I will probably wait and have them running to test the drive train and steering brakes. That light is getting quite bright at the tunnels end now.🤗
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It's a tax man with a torch !
Great work though and it is so good that these very rare tanks found the right guy to rescue them. David |
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David, one would hope it's not the tax man with a torch but hopefully his batteries will go flat. Thanks for your comments.😊
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I have made and fitted an engine mount to suit the GMH Red motor that I will install and also made a mounting bracket for the twin hydraulic spool valve that will ultimately be connected to and controlled by the original tillers via rods and clevis's. By the time I install the engine, hyd pump, oil tank, radiator and any other part, it will still be quite busy in there. Still quite a bit of thought to go into it yet.
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I have been busy making the valve control set up via linkage, making sure it won't interfere with the engine or hyd pump.
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