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Author:  GT1360 [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Reconditioning radius arms
OK. I have pulled all my rear frame out of evil and stripped it all down.

I have ordered rebuild kits for them. is this going to be a easy job?

I just read somewhere the the brass/bronze bush needs reaming..

and is there any trick to getting the bearings out??

Doc. I know you got this one. :wink: :wink:

Thanks in advance..

Cody :wink:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:09 pm ]
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You are correct and they must be reamed IN LINE with the needle bearing.
NO I don't have the gear. :cry:
Take 'em to Mini Classic- (Greig Malaure) he did mine! :lol:
Author:  GT1360 [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:12 pm ]
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drmini in aust wrote:
You are correct and they must be reamed IN LINE with the needle bearing.
NO I don't have the gear. :cry:
Take 'em to Mini Classic- (Greig Malaure) he did mine! :lol:


Thanks Doc. shame you don't have the gear.. could have made a case or 2. lol Do you remember what it cost to get done?
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:15 pm ]
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~$70 each I think. I supplied the kit. Only one side was bad.
Was a while ago.. give Greig a call. :wink:
Author:  minicranks [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:48 pm ]
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My mate did his last week and reaming was needed, but saying that he recons the thing handles like a real mini now.
Ill try find out the size but im sure he actually honed it out and it cane up sweet, ill find out from him.
good luck
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:51 pm ]
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Jai,
Diameter is 13/16". Reamer needs to be piloted in the needle bearing at the other end.
Author:  GT1360 [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:05 pm ]
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out of interest. what tools would you need for this job Doc? :wink:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:08 pm ]
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Adjustable reamer for 13/16" and then modify it to take a screw-on pilot. And a sleeve to fit in the needle bearing.
Another one of my many projects for the future.. :lol: .
Author:  GT1360 [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:13 pm ]
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lol... so what would be the cost of these say items Doc.? I am always up for getting new toys.. :lol:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:17 pm ]
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GT1310 wrote:
lol... so what would be the cost of these say items Doc.? I am always up for getting new toys.. :lol:

A mere US$17.50, from http://www.msdiscount.com/store/columna ... =927341282
Dunno if they ship OS though.
Author:  GT1360 [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:21 pm ]
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well cause your the man will the skill. How about I get one for you and you do my work for free? sound good? :lol:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:20 pm ]
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Actually I do have a suitable reamer here. Belongs to the local vet. One day, this year, I'll finish it off so it works.... :lol:
Author:  GT1360 [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 6:32 am ]
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I got a few options for getting a new one.

1. try and get it ordered from work.
2. Ring my old man and get him to call some family friends that have engineering shops.

give me a few week and I will have a new one for you if you are up for doing my radius arms

Thanks

Cody
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:02 am ]
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The other problem with these arms is getting the old bush out. I've never done one, but heard they are a PITA.
Could probably screw a 7/8" W tap in there and then drive the lot back out with a drift. That's how I get the diff housing bushes out of remote gearboxes (I use a 9/16" UNF tap). :wink:
Author:  GT1360 [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:04 am ]
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yeah. I was looking at them last night./ thinking HOW THE FARK am i getting them out.. :lol: I have never seen anything in books on doing it yet. must have another look see. :wink:
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