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So Ive decided to make a big decision.
Im going to have about 100 blanks cut out with a waterjet. Ive had more interest than I though I would so Im going to have to step up production. It takes about 2 hours to build an individual cct by hand like im doing now. If I have the blanks pre cut it will take about 30 min each. In the end it will let me get the CCT's out to you good people faster, and the end result will be a better project. Im going to the water jet place in the morning to get a quote. |
alright, to whoever is interested. Im having about 100 cct blanks cut out. That means Ill have about 50 sets to sell. About 5 are already spoken for and there are about 10 other people interested.
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If you can ship to canada ( see my email) i'm in for sure
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Just waiting for a pic of completed end product design and a complete description with details on o-ring solution...then I'm in for sure.
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Any reason a seal washer similar to what Greg posted, minus the triangular wedges for the threads, wouldn't work? I can't find that type at work, but we do have these "Coin & Spline" seals.
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Looking at the VFR cct it looks like you may be able to use the same blanks. If so you have a much bigger market. You may be able to reach your 50 needed.
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As I stated in an earlier PM, I am in for a set in the color red.
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when are you expecting to ship the orders already made?
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Im not satisfied with the orders already made, So im having some blanks water jet cut.
Im also waiting on some thread seals. Ill give a rough guess and say ill have them shipped WITHIN 2 weeks. |
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The pieces are being cut out as I type this.
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thanks for the update
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Originally Posted by Hawkrider
(Post 200864)
Even with the o-ring there, after a few years the o-ring hardens and fails to seal. I tried replacing one but you have to stretch it over two nuts and by the time you've done that either the o-ring snapped or it's too big to start with. I ended up using RTV on the threads and that stopped the weeping for now. It just seems to me that if you're making a new product then why not make it better than what's out there. Even though I'm a mechanic, I have a limited knowledge of thread sealing devices. I'm thinking nylock nut with a sealing washer for the locknut, but then it'd be too difficult to turn with the limited space. Maybe you have some ideas.
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Absolutely will be up for purchasing 2 in red.
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ok. I got a sample blank this morning. looks like I did my measurement's correctly.
http://i44.tinypic.com/2z5vfnl.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/65db3o.jpg Should get the rest tomorrow. Then Ill start knocking them out and shipping them your way. Thanks again. |
Nice job bro...keep up the good work!
RC |
got a bag of goodies today. The work has begun.
http://i42.tinypic.com/ifzjua.jpg A big Thanks to Syclone for getting me some thread seals. |
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Originally Posted by Truckinduc
(Post 203533)
got a bag of goodies today. The work has begun.
http://i42.tinypic.com/ifzjua.jpg A big Thanks to Syclone for getting me some thread seals. looks kind of edible |
For clarification, these are the seals that will be used <link> . They don't have the "triangle" wedges, but they will seal between the locknut & the aluminum. Should they wear out, they are available at any Caterpillar dealer, part number 5L-5840. As long as I work there I'll be able to get them for anyone who needs replacements.
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Originally Posted by Syclone
(Post 204145)
For clarification, these are the seals that will be used <link> . They don't have the "triangle" wedges, but they will seal between the locknut & the aluminum. Should they wear out, they are available at any Caterpillar dealer, part number 5L-5840. As long as I work there I'll be able to get them for anyone who needs replacements.
Nice job on the cct's Truck. |
Thanks everyone. The CCT's are almost done. A little more machining and a few days to let the paint dry and they should be shipped out.
Finished product pics to come. |
here is what they look like
Pretty good I think http://i43.tinypic.com/21cbla1.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/25aoi6a.jpg |
sweet!
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Those look great! I bought/installed the APEs a long time or else I would hop on your deal also. It's been fun to watch all your work. Thanks!
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APE better watch out! I noticed one ebay seller that's lowered his price a buck or five since I last looked. You still got him beat though, especially considering the upgrades.
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Looking forward to getting these in my Hawk. When will they start shipping?
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Originally Posted by 97Wolverine
(Post 204511)
Looking forward to getting these in my Hawk. When will they start shipping?
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Thanks everyone. If I get the thread seals by wednesday I should be shipping by friday.
I just Got a home powdercoating kit and will probably start powdercoating the cct's. I just need to find a cheap oven. |
Originally Posted by Truckinduc
(Post 204536)
Thanks everyone. If I get the thread seals by wednesday I should be shipping by friday.
I just Got a home powdercoating kit and will probably start powdercoating the cct's. I just need to find a cheap oven. |
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