Subject: Re: Sloppy shift linkage
Author: STEVE FARRIS
Date: Nov 4, 2004, 8:59 AM
Post ID: 1717823039
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Greg,
will you have pix of this set-up on your web-site? I'd be interested in it for future rebuild plans.
Steve
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From: Greg Bender
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 7:23 AM
Subject: RE: Sloppy shift linkage
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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:
> >
> > I've got some sloppy shift linkage on the Ambo. Essentially, the pins
> > and holes have wallered out with time and use (and not enough
> > lubrication). The end result is that there is a lot of free play in the
> > linkage.
> >
> > Other than purchasing new linkage (which I assume is no longer
> > available?), what is a good way to fix this problem? Would it be best to
> >
> >
> > drill out the holes and replace with generic bushings and pins?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Greg Bender
> > 1971 Ambassador
> > 2000 Quota
> >http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender
Regards,
Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender
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<DIV>Greg,</DIV>
<DIV>will you have pix of this set-up on your web-site? I'd be
interested in it for future rebuild plans.</DIV>
<DIV>Steve</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>From:</B> <A
href="mailto:gr-@thisoldtractor.com">Greg Bender</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, November 04, 2004 7:23
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: Sloppy shift linkage</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Your free subscription is supported by today's
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Ron Komoroski and Rob Prins,<BR><BR>Just wanted to let you know that I ended
up going with the Heim joints <BR>from McMaster-Carr. What an improvement!
This took care of all of my <BR>freeplay. No drilling, just bolt on and go.
Thanks! Here is a link to <BR>the Metric joints - I used item number
6275K33:<BR><BR><A
href="http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?pagenum=1051">http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?pagenum=1051</A><BR><BR>I
couldn't find any metric connecting rod. So, for right now, I'm using
<BR>stainless steel allthread. Eventually I'll get some rod and thread the
<BR>ends. Here is the link - I used item number 94185A155:<BR><BR><A
href="http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?pagenum=2981">http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?pagenum=2981</A><BR><BR>Ron
Komoroski wrote:<BR>> Greg,<BR>> All the "cab over" diesel trucks use
"hiem"sp?? ball & socket joints w/ <BR>> rods<BR>> to hook up
control linkages so the cab can be flipped up to work on the<BR>> running
gear. I took all the slopped out fittings from my Eldo down to a<BR>> local
big truck dealer & the parts guy helped me match up what I needed <BR>>
to<BR>> replace them all w/nice tight ball & socket joints. I did have
to cut,<BR>> thread, & bend a couple lengths of rod, but it was no big
deal.<BR>> Ron Komoroski <BR><BR>Rob Prins wrote:<BR>> <BR>>
Greg,<BR>> You can get Heim joints from McMaster-Carr online, search for
"rod end <BR>> ball joints". They have the connecting rods too.
<BR>> Rob<BR>> <BR>> Greg Bender wrote:<BR>> > <BR>> >
I've got some sloppy shift linkage on the Ambo. Essentially, the pins <BR>>
> and holes have wallered out with time and use (and not enough <BR>>
> lubrication). The end result is that there is a lot of free play in the
<BR>> > linkage.<BR>> > <BR>> > Other than purchasing new
linkage (which I assume is no longer <BR>> > available?), what is a good
way to fix this problem? Would it be best to <BR>> > <BR>> >
<BR>> > drill out the holes and replace with generic bushings and
pins?<BR>> > <BR>> > Regards,<BR>> > <BR>> > Greg
Bender<BR>> > 1971 Ambassador<BR>> > 2000 Quota<BR>> > <A
href="http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender">http://www.thisoldtractorcom/gtbender</A><BR><BR><BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Greg
Bender<BR>1971 Ambassador<BR>2000 Quota<BR><A
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