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| Jan 1, 2016 04:04PM | gurunutkins | |
| Dec 31, 2015 02:08PM | triggerboy | |
| Dec 30, 2015 04:02PM | ADA005 | Edited: Dec 30, 2015 04:57PM |
| Dec 30, 2015 03:58PM | ADA005 | Edited: Dec 30, 2015 04:49PM |
| Dec 11, 2015 05:56AM | CooperTune | |
| Dec 10, 2015 08:58PM | Cheleker | |
| Dec 10, 2015 06:54PM | velopackrat | |
| Dec 10, 2015 05:21PM | 66Cooper'S | |
| Dec 10, 2015 01:52PM | swindrum | |
| Dec 10, 2015 12:40PM | Tagus | |
| Dec 10, 2015 12:30PM | Cheleker | |
| Dec 10, 2015 09:08AM | Alex | |
| Dec 10, 2015 09:00AM | minimans | |
| Dec 10, 2015 07:19AM | ADA005 | |
| Dec 9, 2015 09:25PM | DRMINI | |
| Dec 9, 2015 03:33PM | Cup Cake | |
| Dec 9, 2015 02:22PM | turbodave | |
| Dec 9, 2015 12:50PM | ADA005 | |
| Dec 9, 2015 12:45PM | Tagus | |
| Dec 9, 2015 12:24PM | ADA005 | Edited: Dec 30, 2015 04:55PM |
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It's been a few weeks since I have checked in here. Yesterday, I picked up a batch of the flywheel immobilizer kits (as shown here) from the laser cutting shop. I have offered them to my Ohio Mini owner friends at $33 per kit, plus Ohio sales tax if I sell them at a meeting, which is a fair price. If you are interested, leave a note on this thread. Note that the "claw" engages more than one tooth, unlike a cut up flywheel ring gear. Also, this "claw" is for a 107 tooth ring gear. I don't have access to a later higher tooth count (120??) gear. If someone in SE Michigan has a 120 teeth ring gear, I could measure it and pop out a suitable "claw" in short order.
Hi Keith
do you know the weight or could you guess at shipping price to the Seattle area?
thanks
Barri
some new cars, 99 disco II, 88 jag xj40, 76 cadilac de ville 500c.i. (8.2l), 74 450sl, 69 lotus 7, 61 countryman (restoration)
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Wow!
Looks nice. Mine looks like this, but not as pretty. Two pieces of 1-1/4" angle iron welded together, and two holes.
//www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201480050758?rmvSB=true
thanks turbodave for giving away your design and measurements for free.
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04:57PM
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These days, I prefer an immobilizer with a torque reaction arm...
I am too old to loosen the flywheel fastener, reef on the taper joint breaker, or torque the fastener to spec, while wrangling with the power unit on the bench or floor, or bashing around the engine compartment. The torque reaction halo+arm makes the job a breeze. I realize that it might be "over the top," but it helps this old Mini afficianado.
Merry New Year fellow Mini lovers!
Keith
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It's been a few weeks since I have checked in here. Yesterday, I picked up a batch of the flywheel immobilizer kits (as shown here) from the laser cutting shop. I have offered them to my Ohio Mini owner friends at $33 per kit, plus Ohio sales tax if I sell them at a meeting, which is a fair price. If you are interested, leave a note on this thread. Note that the "claw" engages more than one tooth, unlike a cut up flywheel ring gear. Also, this "claw" is for a 107 tooth ring gear. I don't have access to a later higher tooth count (120??) gear. If someone in SE Michigan has a 120 teeth ring gear, I could measure it and pop out a suitable "claw" in short order. Drawing software with parametric constraints is a thing of beauty.
//www.wkeithadamspe.com/uploads/4/7/2/6/4726944/3498924_orig.jpg
//www.wkeithadamspe.com/uploads/4/7/2/6/4726944/6503472_orig.jpg
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Sorry, I couldn't use the image tool without messing up the aspect ratio...
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I also did my first mini tranny in 1968 and was shown the flat blade screw driver trick. I have since taken to using a main bearing shell. The pictures have given me an idea for a tool I would like to have. Better drag out my drawing board. Steve (CTR)
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swindrum. Yes, made by Aaron Anderson.
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I too made a tool to accomplish the same task. It was a neccessity and time was short. And it's too ugly to share on this forum.
But ADA's tool is absolutely top shelf.
Who reading this thread wouldn't pay $20-$50 on the spot when the situation is staring you in the face? Nice tools are a beautiful thing.
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I too have used the large screwdriver, the bearing shell, a crowbar, etc. since the early sixties.
Aaron built a quality tool using an old ring gear and steel. The welds are beautiful.
Think it was 5 or 6 years ago - they were in the$50.00 range I believe.
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Like minimans I used a screw driver for decades...until someone made me something similar to, but not as "sophisticated" as Kens. SO much nicer.
Chuck, did you get one of Aaron's that he made a few years ago? They are awesome.
Same basic idea, just a bit more rustic
Sean Windrum
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Ever since I did my first clutch job on a Mini in 1968, I have used most of the various field improvisations to immobilize the flywheel. I always wanted something purpose built, and thanks to design tools with parametric constraints and a nearby and cooperative laser cutting firm, I can do so quickly and relatively inexpensively. The process is entertaining and fun.
Parametric? SolidWorks? SW is what I use. Drawing up some Moke panels right now.
Ron
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Like minimans I used a screw driver for decades...until someone made me something similar to, but not as "sophisticated" as Kens. SO much nicer.
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I use both halves of a bearing shell - one half bent to the right shape for inertia ringgear, and the other half for pre-engaged.
Nice looking tool though.
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45 Years and all I've ever used is a large flat bladed screw driver..............
Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch
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Ever since I did my first clutch job on a Mini in 1968, I have used most of the various field improvisations to immobilize the flywheel. I always wanted something purpose built, and thanks to design tools with parametric constraints and a nearby and cooperative laser cutting firm, I can do so quickly and relatively inexpensively. The process is entertaining and fun.
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I sit an old 2" main bearing shell in there, it works just fine.
Kevin G
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A short piece of angle iron by itself works for me.
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Wow!
Looks nice. Mine looks like this, but not as pretty. Two pieces of 1-1/4" angle iron welded together, and two holes.
//www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201480050758?rmvSB=true
It's been fun, but this place is done. I have no hatred, and appreciate the good times. But this place now belongs to Tony and his pink mini.
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I have a request for quote in to laser cut ten more. I'll let you know how much when I hear back from the shop. I am not inclined to let my drawings go for free....
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Would you happen to have DWG or DXF files for those parts? I would love to have a set cut. Great idea...
Ron
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Here is a flywheel locking tool that I use...
FB failed, so here are some photos from my stagnant web page...
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//www.wkeithadamspe.com/uploads/4/7/2/6/4726944/6503472_orig.jpg
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