Sounds like a cool little device. I'd like to see the plans for it.
An assumption is that I'll need to split the calipers. So I'll add that flat
caliper washer to the list of things I need.
-=Chris
PS I'll also need the bumper sticker that says "my other lawn ornaments are
spridgets" :)
Chris King - cbking@alum.rpi.edu
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kvcbk/
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From "Paul A. Asgeirsson" <Pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 08:51:17 -0700
>Thanks Peter,
>
>Even though I do use the speedo cable thingy from time to time, I don't
>remember
>posting it for this application! Someone else must have posted it or my OF
>memory
>bit kicked in again.
>
>Now for the fitting of the dust shield metal piece. I took a 2" pipe coupling,
>turned the inside diameter to clean out most of the threads and to match a
>slight
>interference fit with the dust shield metal piece, put a step inside it to fit
>on
>the raised ring on the caliper bore, turned down a 2" pipe nipple about 6"long
>to
>fit inside this fancy coupling.
>
>Now I put the metal shield with the rubber installed inside the bottom end of
>this coupling, place the coupling on the caliper half, drop the pipe nipple
>down
>it, raise it a time or two in and let it drop each time and now the metal is
>all
>fit in the groove. Works so slick makes me wonder why I struggled with
>c-clamps
>and metal covers all these years! A mini pile driver!!
>
>I can send a pix of this gadget to any who request it. A true low budget "we
>tight" item!
>
>Later, Paul A
>
>"Peter C." wrote:
>
>> Thank you Allen, I could always use another shirt! (especially since a few
>> of them got thrown out after Carlisle) Boy did the truck stink from wet
>> laundry and cardboard after a few days to mold.
>> BUT, I think Paul A. was responsible for suggesting the trick. It
>> does work great.
>> Peter C (I think you need a "My other lawn ornament is a Midget"
>> sticker;-)
>> ===
>> At 09:06 AM 5/23/2003, Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
>> >In a message dated 5/23/03 9:52:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
>> >nosimport@mailbag.com writes:
>> >
>> > > I also HIGHLY recommend removing the bleed screw
>> > > and using a bit of old speedometer cable or throttle cable that is frayed
>> > > and inserted into a cordless drill, clean the passages thoroughly. (works
>> > > best if the drill direction is trying to un-wrap the cable) You can
>insert
>> > > the cable through the line hole, bleed hole, and from the piston cavity
>> > > ends of the holes. Quite effective.
>> >
>> >- - - - - - - - - - -
>> >
>> >Now THERE's a kewl idea! First I have heard of doing it. I think Peter
>> >should receive a T-shirt or somethin' for the best DIY idea this
>> >month. Maybe a
>> >"My Other Car is a Spridget" bumper sticker. (I may have an extra one.)
>> >
>> >Allen Hefner
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