I've had a lot of pieces magnafluxed looking for cracks (such as hubs,
vertical links, cranks, et.). I think that is what you are referring to.
My machine shop gets it done for me.
Bruce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keptin Komrade Dr. BobWrench III esq." <bownes@web9.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 12:59 PM
Subject: X-ray of parts
> Brings up a good question...How many of you have had parts x-rayed for
> crack/flaw testing? Where did you did someone to do it? Were they local
> or did you have to send the bits out? What was the experience like? I
> have a few front spindles I need checked (non TR application) and new
> ones are not available (at all).
>
> Thanks!
> Bob
>
> Bill Babcock wrote:
>
> > I've gotten away with it, but I'm not sure it's a great idea. On the
> > other hand, you never know what new parts are really going to be like.
> > some of them come pre-broken or pre-worn.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Larry Young
> > To: fot@autox.team.net
> > Sent: 1/30/2003 8:59 AM
> > Subject: State of the Trunnion
> >
> > Very sloppy. For my TR3, the manual says I must replace the trunnion
> > and vertical link - very expen$ive. What would be wrong with replacing
> > only the trunnion? I'd think since it's brass, it would wear more than
> > the vertical link. Opinions, advice please.
> > Thanks,
> > Larry Young
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