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by Hacksawbob
25 Jul 2014, 21:53
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Torque wrenches reviews
Replies: 10
Views: 2925

Torque wrenches reviews

Have you got got a goodun? After my recent experience with a crap one I would like to get some good and bad experiences along with what you paid and where from for the wiki. ta.
Bob
by Hacksawbob
25 Jul 2014, 18:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Urgent advice required please
Replies: 7
Views: 2061

Re: Urgent advice required please

Aircooled?
by Hacksawbob
25 Jul 2014, 18:31
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Splicing underneath lighter socket
Replies: 10
Views: 12807

Re: Splicing underneath lighter socket

And probably best not to use it to light fags! they draw a heavy current. solder and heat shrink is usually best followed by crimp terminals, then screw terminal blocks. scotch blocks, (the ones that press into the wire to make a connection) don't have a good reputation for reliability. But if you a...
by Hacksawbob
25 Jul 2014, 18:26
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Cheap dash cams
Replies: 25
Views: 8035

Re: Cheap dash cams

could you not use the camera on your phone? there's got to be an app.
by Hacksawbob
25 Jul 2014, 13:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

Finally! I think the other side might have wait til I get back though! The crappt clarke tourque wrench was massivley over cooking the tourques. Thanks for all your help guys. So shiny this a shame to put the wheel back on!Image
by Hacksawbob
25 Jul 2014, 12:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

Right bought myself a nice torque wrench. Longer bolts and nylocks the other side as belt and braces.
by Hacksawbob
25 Jul 2014, 10:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

AAAAARGH! now both 12.9 cap heads have snapped off in the hub what the hell is going on! I have checked the threads by running up a bolt from the other side... got to catch a boat on Sunday :x
by Hacksawbob
25 Jul 2014, 09:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

M10 bolts, I have got some 12.9 tensile but they are hex socket heads or should I go with 8.8 standard bolts? Mine I think were original and 10.9.
by Hacksawbob
24 Jul 2014, 22:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

If the adjuster arm was meant to slide on it surely the chamfer should be on the outer. Anyway I have gone with chamfer towards back plate.
by Hacksawbob
24 Jul 2014, 22:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

By the way Mr herb. What manual is that picture from. Its not Haynes or Bentley. VW?
by Hacksawbob
24 Jul 2014, 22:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

Right got it on the right way. Then one if then lower M10 bolts sheared! Got it out OK. But it was a bit strange 10.9 tensile and I had the torque wrench aiming for 65 NM all looks lined up correctly. Oh well, need to get a new set of bolts tomorrow
by Hacksawbob
24 Jul 2014, 18:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

Bugger
by Hacksawbob
24 Jul 2014, 17:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

By the way a reversible sash clamp makes life a lot easier!Image
by Hacksawbob
24 Jul 2014, 16:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

I cant see what function it has, something to do with the ratchet arm?
by Hacksawbob
24 Jul 2014, 15:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake backplate dowel.
Replies: 42
Views: 12929

Re: brake backplate dowel.

Does the little chamfer go plate side or outer?Image