miketomcat
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Fridge they are no worse than the millions of alloy split rims out there plus unlike most bead locks the tyre sit on the rim then the rim is bolted to the rest of the wheel. I might well just stick with sealant as I'm more that likely to change to 33" tyres in the not to distant future. Mike
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They are with rtv now and two leak. Plus I have a perpetual dislike for silicone sealant. Mike
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Daan do you think I could use washers between the bead and rim with larger holes in the rubber to allow for them. Mike
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No flat rubber sheet with all the bolt holes in to compress between the flanges. Mike
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I have some mach 5 beadlock rims that have been sealed (I use the term loosely) with silicone. I want to make a rubber gasket for said rims. What is the collective ideas for best thickness and type of rubber to use I'm thinking 3mm nitrile. Mike
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The automec kits are good I've used several in the past. Mike
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Disco 2, migration Headache, Camper Conversion?
miketomcat replied to Blanco's topic in International Forum
Surely the internal rear dimensions aren't much different to a vw. Perhaps some of there off the shelf options whilst costly could be modified to fit. Mike -
Replace or re-use rocker arms? **see pic**
miketomcat replied to bnamunds's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
Personal I've never given it a second thought. I've always just refitted them unless I've bent or snapped them . To me yours just look polished as I would expect to see so I would refit and set the clearances. Mike -
Great show keep it up. Mike
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This ^^^ would be perfect for the job I've got one not used it on a chassis mind but it should work well. Mike
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Bending a flat plate to a radius
miketomcat replied to daveturnbull's topic in Tools and Fabrication
If you make a former up your welcome to come and use my press. Mike -
If you like filled arches 285. If you like over stuffed arches 315. I think you need 10" rims for 315 so your choice may be made for you. I run 285 75x16 on 45 and 255 85x16 on the 110. Mike
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If your not bothered about having to IVA or have a q plated then a second hand chassis is fine just make sure it's legit. I would if possible get and keep the v5 for chassis and major parts plus receipts for it all. Mike
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Front wheels camber change's while driving
miketomcat replied to Gregved's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
200tdi series disco 1 input flange is a standard 4 bolt flange and the last year of that series were 24 spline. Mike -
You need to buy a hydraulic press and leave the poor vice alone. You can pick up a bench 10 tonne for around £100. Mike
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Mine currently. Mine was a crew cab but I built the back to make it a utility wagon. Mike
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Mike
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They are designed for 33's but the gearbox and chassis are set higher relative to the suspension mounts. In fact the gearbox doesn't hang below the chassis. Mike
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If it makes you feel better my wife doesn't like them either. However she said she can't see it when she's inside! Mike
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Doesn't appear to have the 3rd hinge (middle) but that's only two holes. Our 110 has three hinges so I don't know how they figure "early" vehicles. Mike
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I'm pretty sure your "painting guy" owes you sufficient favours to drop what he has on to paint it for you. We already have a plan hatched to give you spannering room. Your d3 is getting old now.....I can go on....and on too. Mike
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But with the same ramp brake over and departure but better approach than a 90. Mike
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Go on dave do it. Actually either of you show do it. Mike
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Nah I've already got one very similar. Mike
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Standard 20 tooth will read about 10%-15% slow with those tyres. I didn't think there was a drive that was correct as I haven't changed my drive. Mike
