Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Sloppy shift linkage

Author: Greg Bender

Date: Nov 4, 2004, 9:23 AM

Post ID: 1717823216



Will do Steve. I'll post a link here once I get everything back together
from the shift return problem fixed.

STEVE FARRIS wrote:
 Greg,
will you have pix of this set-up on your web-site? I'd be interested
in it for future rebuild plans.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
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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Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender

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