Koots and Dog

[jmac11]

Im thinking I need the Shop Rags up here to break in my new shop jmac

[sunnydog]

Well heck, let's plan a visit to Avola this summer...when is that rally again?
Dog

[jmac11]

cant get pics to post jmac

[jmac11]

closer but wtf jmac

[Dennman]

closer but wtf jmac

There ya go Johnny.
Looks like ya lost your outside undercover parking.

[jmac11]

Ya but I have the technology to build more and see how much I can piss the fucks fro kamloops off. Been a long time coming to get the rat on its bench. jmac

[sunnydog]

Shops lookin great jmac!

[jmac11]

Its been a long time between shops for me .I realy wanted to build my own house and shop so im kinda 1/2 way there .I went out there tonite drank a little rum and just looked at the rat it was cool.I got gold panning ,blacksmithing and rebuilding the rat on my mind IM JUST A HAPPY GUY jmac

[sunnydog]

Its been a long time between shops for me .I realy wanted to build my own house and shop so im kinda 1/2 way there .I went out there tonite drank a little rum and just looked at the rat it was cool.I got gold panning ,blacksmithing and rebuilding the rat on my mind IM JUST A HAPPY GUY jmac

Damn straight...havin a rum admirin Shovels...there's worst things to do.

Incidentally, I'm camping on the Goat River near Creston, couple guys camping there are panning and seeing color...

[jmac11]

So I cracked open the rat yup one of the little lifter wheels is fucked. Cam looks good didn,t find any shrapnel.any one got a extra one.But what to fuck am I seeing here and why
its a little stainless plate welded in there jmac

[Dennman]

Your pics a little close for viewing.That's normal for a shovel nose cone.
It's part of the breathing system for the shovel.
Those plates come stock welded on.
Sometimes it'll come loose and you'll find it screwed back on.
Here's a pic comparing the bottom breathing shovel nosecone to the later top breathing evo one.



Don't think that I have any takeout lifters here.Replaced the hydraulics with solids many years ago.
Which are you running?
Did you drop a bearing or two outa the wheel?Be sure to look really good if so.There's a couple hard to see spots where those wee buggers can hide.

[ratman]

jmac if you need the tappet and roller I have one from my 1982 - I don't have the hydraulic unit for it.

Send me your address.

-Paul

[zaac]

I'm pretty sure them tappets come in a couple different slightly over-sized sizes. Be careful what size you put back in. A caliper could probably measure accurate enough. Or can probably tell by how it feels when you slide it in the tappet. It's been awhile since I've worked on my old girl; forgetting how to do things.

[ratman]

I'm pretty sure them tappets come in a couple different slightly over-sized sizes. Be careful what size you put back in. A caliper could probably measure accurate enough. Or can probably tell by how it feels when you slide it in the tappet. It's been awhile since I've worked on my old girl; forgetting how to do things.

The ones I have are OEM from 1982.  Std size is .730 (although I just measured one and it was .7310 with both a digital caliper and a digital mic).
They come in oversize in 0.005 steps from 0.0735 through 0.0770

Tappet fit in guide spec is 0.001 - 0.002, you'll have to measure the guide bore. If .733 or more then hone to next oversize and you'll have to buy one.

[Dennman]

Don't get too fancy boys with trying to get the right parts that fit.This is "Thee Rat" were talking about.

[ratman]

Don't get too fancy boys with trying to get the right parts that fit.This is "Thee Rat" were talking about.

LOL then the one I have will be fine. Just need a mailing address

[sunnydog]

Good on ya Paul!

Jmac...on another note, what are some of your blacksmithing projects?

[Dennman]

Johnny! You still drinkin rum and starein at The Rat?

[jmac11]

jmac if you need the tappet and roller I have one from my 1982 - I don't have the hydraulic unit for it.

Send me your address. I have solid lifters my bikes a 79 FXE still 74 " I have found all the pieces I need at jim hoyts shop in pinatan lake so I,m good to go thanks any how Paul jmac

-Paul

[jmac11]

Johnny! You still drinkin rum and starein at The Rat?

Nope changed to Fire balll jmac

[jmac11]

Good on ya Paul!

Jmac...on another note, what are some of your blacksmithing projects?

I just got the forge built and throughing a little heat out.Been making tools and fucking around at little things but struggling making tongs so stay tuned good shit is on its way jmac

[Dennman]

You got a blower on that forge ?

[jmac11]

You got a blower on that forge ?

  I built a little propane fired one quick and easy.Not ideal but I'm pounding hot metal jmac

But if you happen to have a old hand crank blower I,m looking

[Dennman]

You got a blower on that forge ?

  I built a little propane fired one quick and easy.Not ideal but I'm pounding hot metal jmac

But if you happen to have a old hand crank blower I,m looking

Just might.I'll have to check with my brother to see if the old Landlord's is still there and workable.

[jmac11]

Hey thanks Dennis any black smithing stuff I,ll take don,t matter what kinda shape it,s in jmac

[Dennman]

As mentioned ,I'll see what bro has to say.The old landlord did alot of his own smithin of parts for his home made wood mill and vehicles.

[ratman]

  I have solid lifters my bikes a 79 FXE still 74 " I have found all the pieces I need at jim hoyts shop in pinatan lake so I,m good to go thanks any how Paul jmac

No problem, keep the pics coming as you work on the old girl.

[kootenai]

if I come across any black smithin stuff when im dumpster divin ill save em for ya chef!!

[Dennman]

No luck with the forge blower.Went lookin but the shed is fallin down and the blower is not where it should have been.Found the hood and pipein but that's it.Could have been scooped by an unknown or it's buried under roof debris.
In my town clothes so didn't go diggin in the rubble.Doesn't look good for it bein there.

[jmac11]

Thanks for that look Dennis.I,ll be down for my Mum,s 80th birthday first week of may maybe we can go root around see whats left there. jmac

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