Thanks, Brian!

[Tim Clarke]

Okay, makes sense. I may need to try that sometime!

[Tim Clarke]

Agree about finishing the pistons on the rods. Any particular reason you choose JB Weld over Loctite?

[Tim Clarke]

Ya, we had some issues with the Triton plugs in our fleet. The method I used was to run the truck into the shop on Friday afternoon, and while still warm,...

[Tim Clarke]

If she has poor balance, the thing to do would be to get her to try an adult sized 3 wheeler....

[Tim Clarke]

YeeHaw! hold my beer, and watch this!...

[Tim Clarke]

Ya, let the good times roll !!!!...

[Tim Clarke]

To answer your question about bearing noise, I'd say you are describing a noisy brake lining. Bearing noises I've heard are almost always low pitched...

[Tim Clarke]

Jim Stewart Has the right advice here. If a new bearing fits okay, likely a little looser than new, its fine. A good thing would be to compare it to the...

[Tim Clarke]

Ya know, in about 70 years that grandson is going to look just like grandpa 😁

[Tim Clarke]

Wow, English is the language that separates us I guess. I've read thru this a few times, and I'm unsure about the details of this post. Mind you, I'm...

[Tim Clarke]

Okay. In a previous life, I worked in a automotive machine shop. The engines I align bored were mostly Diesels. We fit replacement (service) caps, tightened...

[Tim Clarke]

Okay. To say I've had dirty hands in my lifetime would be an understatement! I spent many years as a heavy duty truck mechanic. The top rated nasties...

[Tim Clarke]

Looking good, Sid!

[Tim Clarke]

Wierd has it, mine has no plumbing to the ball ways....

[Tim Clarke]

Here's a rear tool post for my South Bend, on a T slot cross slide casting I got from Andy Lofquist. Also, a 3C collet holder for my AXA quick change....

[Tim Clarke]

Many thanks to Brian Rupnow for the drawing for the breaker plate. This fits the odds and ends hit n miss engine underway in my shop. ...

[Tim Clarke]

Thanks for your reply. The drawing of the hacksaw blade points setup in Phil's book looks crude and troublesome to me. I'll see if I can lay my hands...

[Tim Clarke]

You could call them "silvertips" but Winchester beat ya to it!

[Tim Clarke]

OT or no, I like it. Started a thread a couple of years ago. Comfort Food, I think. Or something similar. Got ruined by someone who was OCD about cheap...

[Tim Clarke]

I think I remember your saying that you had built Phil Duclos' "odds and ends hit n miss". Did you use his ignition system? If not, what? I've...