Recent content by markehle

I had just about had it with trying to get lead-post batteries to work with my deuce. I saw the threads about using group 31's and how they should fit in the plastic battery box but I could not get them to fit so I thought I would make my own tray. I used 1/8" angle and 1 3/4" 11 gauge square...

Mine were more like a bad day at the factory. I had to remove a small amount of metal to make them work. I do like them a lot, though. I would put a set on one of the back axles, but axles with splines on both ends are a tad expensive.

In my case it wasn't just as simple as removing the front hubs and bolting on the new ones. The location of the holes in the new ones (Mile Marker Selectro's) were not quite in agreement with the bolt hole locations, so I had to enlarge them slightly. I wasted a lot of time thinking that I was...

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Looks like Ouverson's axles are $225. I don't need bullet proof. Who has OEM double-splined axles, and how much would I expect to pay? Thanks again.

I don't mean to nitpick - did you mean double-spllined?

I just heard back from Milemaker: "Yes you can the hubs in singles , when you order them just make sure you put a( point 5 after the pt# )"

I tend not to work in my shop when it's 8 degrees out. :D As far as using wood to press a sheetmetal version - wasn't there some thread somewhere saying that the thin adapters leaked? I don't think you could make one thick enough and still use wood to press them. If a person had an aluminum...

I think the whole key is - Are people going to copy current designs and make parts to sell? No one is as far as I can tell, at least I'm not. So the folks who already sell them are in no danger. But - if folks who have the tools and the skill to make parts themselves ask for help, others of us...

Or maybe I'll just design one and give the information away.

While it's clear that the parts that folks are selling are nice and well designed/built, I would highly doubt that their designs are patentable. Even if they were, the cost of otaining a patent would probably wipe out a good share of profit.

I don't question my ability. When I am working on a project, I work slowly. I am not going to be in any hurry on this. Maybe you feel the need to rush. I don't.

Once you have designed round parts, making multiple copies on a turret lathe is a snap. I've got such a machine, and that is what I plan to do. Besides, when it's your hobby, it's not about being paid for your time, is it? Here again, it sounds like you are telling us we MUST buy the kits that...

I do, when I can machine them for maybe $20 worth of aluminum and a bit of hex steel stock plus my time to design them. And when I'm done I have the satisfaction of knowing that I did it. That's worth something to me.

Right, but I can't enjoy my truck when parts of the engine are apart.