Stellaghost Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 It shouldn't float but I was thinking about the transfer gearbox gear that wore out along with the gearbox mainshaft before they cross drilled them regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 These are coming along nicely, kudos to your obvious willingness and determination to get them done 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_grieve Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 It’s awesome to see the progress on this, I haven’t been following for a while. It’s good to see other ‘portal projects’ on the go. My own has been abandoned for a few years again until recently so it’s good to see you have the tenacity to keep it going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Thanks Jamie I would like to have it finished later next year keep dropping onto other projects so it doesn't bog me down but it needs to get done I want my garage space back regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Any news with these Stephen ? 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Anderzander said: Any news with these Stephen ? 😊 Funny that just been squaring garage up a bit to restart on them now lightweight vent panel is finished ( need a decent day to fit it ) so mog 404 axles should resume shortly. Need to get my finger out as the axles take up a lot of space ( not that I can get a vehicle totally inside due to bring a tool junkie ) that I could do with having back regards Stephen Edited February 7, 2021 by Stellaghost 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Avid readers await 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Best bloody get on with it then lol regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Seconded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted February 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2021 Not much to add, made a jig on the lathe so that when I cut pinion to length I can drill and tap locating bolt in square Knock on fit to pinion so it wont turn when I'm drilling And finally drill piece in jig / guide regards Stephen 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Great 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) A little something else to add to my portal axle / lightweight refit regards Stephen Edited March 17, 2021 by Stellaghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Are they upgrades to the standard axle check straps? I can see they can support a lot of weight and that they are orange. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Anderzander said: Are they upgrades to the standard axle check straps? I can see they can support a lot of weight and that they are orange. You and me is going to have a little chat !!!!!! Lol regards Stephen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Welded up grub screw holes in diff prop flanges set up in 4 jaw chuck machined then polished up seal lands regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Nice ... what’s the next steps ? I’ve lost track a little, but you must be close to having all the machining done ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 I would agree most of the difficult machining is done although I still need to make tubes to hold radius arm bushes once I get around to needing to make the radius arm/arms regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Definitely no going back now pinion shaft when I started Using jig I made for central drilling of pinion shaft to keep myself square whilst cutting Cut off End bit just needs punching out of jig How short now after 45mm lopped off Jig back on for drilling ( old picture ) Drilled and tapped, looking nice and central Flange bolted back on Side view of it completed regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Nice! Remind me Stephen, how much length have you taken off in total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Nice! Remind me Stephen, how much length have you taken off in total? 42 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: How short now after 45mm lopped off 45mm my dear boy, I know you young ones like pictures before you learn to read lol regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Haha! Sorry I wasn't clear, I wasn't sure if that 45mm off the shaft was any different to the total length change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 minute ago, landroversforever said: Haha! Sorry I wasn't clear, I wasn't sure if that 45mm off the shaft was any different to the total length change. No nothing else as yet unless I can save some mm's when I look at a disc handbrake conversion time will tell regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Well that's the back axle welded up discs and calipers fitted just need to strip down for seals, gaskets and paint. Moving on to the more difficult front axle shortly regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Oh wow 🤩 I missed the Monday update - outstanding!! I’m sure there’s a joke in here .. 🤔 about packing a punch, and a lightweight with heavyweight axles ... 🤷🏻♂️ Outstanding work though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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