Bull Bar Cowboy Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 oooohhhhhhhhh............. real aeroplanes No doubt though, you knew who I was referring to ............... they are not a very timely bunch either Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Right here's the relay valve info copied from a certain book hth the main system on the left [pressure line from your pump/tank & remote connection on the right would be your gauge in the cab], not sure where/how you would get a similar valve to use & I've noted you've used a sturdy reinforced pipe/hose & the gauge is made for in-cab use. pretty good idea of the airline you reffered too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 Excellent……………… thanks Ralph…………. That looks exactly what I need not only for the pressure gauge, but also for another part of the project. Picture duly saved to be shoved under the nose of my Hydro supplier guru Mucho Ta Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Happy to assist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 The new winch mount had a correct set of winch mount holes, but for me, they were in the wrong place. I always feel more comfortable if the winch is pulling directly against the front of the winch mount as opposed to pulling against the shear stress of the vertical mounting bolts ……. HFH has demonstrated what happens if you pull too hard. Normally I would have welded the holes, moved the winch to a new position and re-drilled, but I liked the winch position, so that left a 18.7mm gap between the hawse mount and the winch. In the end the solution was easy ……………… cut off a chunk of 20mm plate (yes Nige, are you listening to this …….. I said 20mm plate ) using the angle grinder (just to annoy the neighbours) …………. as I don’t have a suitable mill, I used the lathe to face them up square, and to drill / tap the holes ……………… then you end up with 2 spacers that also act as nuts for the hawse ………. Job done. Difficult to see … and difficult to get the camera in there ……… here they are fitted, The next instalment will be the rear winch. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 The next instalment will be the rear winch.Ian [CLAP!CLAP!] B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I've got spacers just like that on my Milemarker too! I found the front of the winch is slightly tapered so the faces aren't parallel to the bumper, but it all seems to work in practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Time for an update......................... The winch has worked well, but as always, there are minor issues to solve. The two major problems were the 9.5mm plasma snapping relatively easily (now replaced with 12mm dyneema). The second problem was the leaking from the hydraulic tank vent whilst at extreme (don’t you just hate that word!) angles. Water mixed with hydraulic oil in the load bed is very slippery ! This update deals with providing an extended breather for the tank. A visit to my local hydraulic / pipe specialists provided me with the following, A metric to BSP pipe adaptor, a BSP end cap, a ¼ BSP barb, a large dowty seal and an O ring. This is the old splash proof vented cap. These are the replacement parts First job is to centre and drill a hole on the end cap to receive the barb…………. Then tap the hole using a ¼ BSPT tap (BSP Taper) The cap thread is too long to get a good seal on the dowty …………. So it needed to be turned to the correct length……….. Then a nice chamfer on the inside. Final assembly Now fitted on the tank. Ignore the surface rust on the tank edges………. We didn’t prepare the welded edges before painting ………. Easily fixed when I get time. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 And then the plumbing Ian, I ment to say this before, but those hoses are dangerously close to that seatbase edge; That will potentially chave away which would be anoying and dangerous. Nice install otherwise. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Daan, Yes, great minds think alike ………………… The hoses were moved some time ago and now there is at least 20mm between the seatbox edge and the hoses. Also the seatbox edge now has a plastic protector strip on it. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Excellent thread Ian,, must have missed it while I was away in June !! Certainly food for though, re these electric things ??? mmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 interesting thread Ian, think ihave too much ££ in electric though to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Excellent thread, glad this has cropped up as i have been hoping to install a MM hydraulic setup in my "new" 90 when i build it and you've just provided a whole heap of really useful info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Great thread Ian, and just the sort of thingi need to look at. Who did you use for the pipework? were they any good and were they reasonably priced? would you be open to a commission for the very coool breather arrangement you made? just what i need for my tank when i install it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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