Subject: RE: Sloppy shift linkage
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Nov 4, 2004, 6:23 AM
Post ID: 1717822147
Hi Ron Komoroski and Rob Prins,
Just wanted to let you know that I ended up going with the Heim joints
from McMaster-Carr. What an improvement! This took care of all of my
freeplay. No drilling, just bolt on and go. Thanks! Here is a link to
the Metric joints - I used item number 6275K33:
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?pagenum=1051
I couldn't find any metric connecting rod. So, for right now, I'm using
stainless steel allthread. Eventually I'll get some rod and thread the
ends. Here is the link - I used item number 94185A155:
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?pagenum=2981
Ron Komoroski wrote:
| Greg, All the "cab over" diesel trucks use "hiem"sp?? ball & socket joints w/ rods to hook up control linkages so the cab can be flipped up to work on the running gear. I took all the slopped out fittings from my Eldo down to a local big truck dealer & the parts guy helped me match up what I needed to replace them all w/nice tight ball & socket joints. I did have to cut, thread, & bend a couple lengths of rod, but it was no big deal. Ron Komoroski |
Rob Prins wrote:
Greg, You can get Heim joints from McMaster-Carr online, search for "rod end ball joints". They have the connecting rods too. Rob Greg Bender wrote:
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Regards,
Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender