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Re: [Spridgets] Hand brake help...

To: dmg@bossig.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hand brake help...
From: "cclabaw@juno.com" <cclabaw@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:29:57 GMT
Dave -

I'll dig it out and send to the list.  Re McM-C, go to
http://www.mcmaster.com.  Their ad says that they carry over 465,000
products.

Clay L.



-- "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com> wrote:
Clay,

Now that looks to be the neatest way to do it...
So I would be grateful if you would send me a list of parts, I think I will do
it
your way.... especially as it also allows for future stretching of the cable
;-))

Also the address of McMaster-Carr   ...

Thanks

Dave G.

On 18 Jun 2008 at 19:21, cclabaw@juno.com wrote:

>> When I discovered the same problem, my examination of all the parts
>> indicated that the operating 'pull' rods were effectively too long as
>> a result of excessive play in the operating levers at the backing
>> plates plus worn out pin holes in the levers and the rod ends.
>>
>> I bought some clevices and threaded rod from McMaster-Carr (mail order
>> source of everything mechanical) and assembled new rods that were
>> adjustable in length.  These allowed me to set up the hand brake and
>> linkage at the 'mid-range' positions and adjust the operating rods for
>> a perfect fit with very little slop or play.
>>
>> If anyone is interested, I can send a list of parts needed to do this.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time."
    Terry Pratchett, 'Hogfather'


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