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PimL1
Netherlands
111 Posts |
 Posted - 11/03/2018 : 20:53:49
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For my L1 I will need in the near future a set of front Trunnions.
Is there someone who have a set in spare? I mean the trunnionframes, not the Bushes.
Best regards,
Pim
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paul55
Luxembourg
728 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2018 : 10:21:25
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Pim, I think that you are meaning the front cast dumb iron knuckle. It's here where the the chassis number is stamped, so I doubt that anyone will be able to send you a spare one. I think that someone with more knowledge than me should advise you further.
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/03/2018 : 11:06:19
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I think what Pim is referring to is the front trunnion boxes into which the bushes fit.
I am not sure if anyone sells these new - either Sports & Vintage Motors or Andy King may be able to help?
George
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Westbury
United Kingdom
1950 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2018 : 11:46:17
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I know Ron Grant did these for most models so presumably someone has Ron’s patterns to produce more ?
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paul55
Luxembourg
728 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2018 : 12:06:13
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Sorry Pim, miss-understood. Tom Dark made some K ones, don't know if he has any other types in stock, also could try Andy King or Richard Hardy.
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PimL1
Netherlands
111 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2018 : 12:15:02
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Hello Paul,
No I did not mean the ones on the front. That knuckles, left and right, are just 85 years old and in original and good condition.
The frontsprings are ending in a dumpiron box that is filled with two slidings Bushes and a lot of grease.
That are the boxes I am interested in.
Pim
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2018 : 14:15:12
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I also need a pair of these, so if there is a supplier or some for sale I am interested. Last option is to make some, they don't seem that complicated.
Chris
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2018 : 14:15:26
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I also need a pair of these, so if there is a supplier or some for sale I am interested. Last option is to make some, they don't seem that complicated.
Chris
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PimL1
Netherlands
111 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2018 : 15:35:14
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Chris,
As far as I know there is no supplier for this item.
Your suggestion that they are not difficult to make is far besides the truth. You must have a mall to produce the dumbiron housing. Then you have to machine the rooms inside to receive the Bushes and to receive the lid.
Pff, that easier said than done.
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2018 : 16:18:03
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Thanks Pim, I keep that in mind. Best, Chris
Chris
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3228 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2018 : 19:13:59
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I bought my new front trunnion boxes from the late Peter Gregory.
The boxes/lids have to be cast and I wonder where the patterns went?
George
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PimL1
Netherlands
111 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2018 : 16:38:36
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Hello everybody,
Is there any MMM owner who can give answer on the question George brings in??
Where are the patterns??
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2018 : 17:04:25
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I will be looking at making some reproductions, although informed that they are ' difficult ' one should be aware that some items I have reproduced on Rovers are ' really difficult ' !!!
Chris
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DADA
Luxembourg
125 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2018 : 17:05:45
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I made this tool to bore them out and fit a thin wall sleeve. Worked fin for my J2.
DADA
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LewPalmer
USA
3209 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2018 : 19:20:37
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I have had a machine shop bore out my existing trunnion boxes and press in stainless steel liners. It wasn't expensive as I recall. However, that assumes the rest is usable, if you have them at all. The usual problem is that the bore has been worn oval shaped due to a lack of proper lubrication. The sleeve cures that.
Lew Palmer
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ANDY KING
United Kingdom
300 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2018 : 14:24:00
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Picking up on this forum thread today, I can advise all that I have the Peter Gregory patterns as well as our own. We have made and sold these in the past and I will be machining what castings I already have in the near future. They were set aside for my projects but could be finished to help both Pim and Chris out.
Price £295.00 pair + VAT + Postage at cost.
Pim/Chris - I have sent separate e-mails to you and given you priority to reply and would appreciate your decision either way before I take time out to complete these orders.
Andy
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