Balljoints

r10crw · Post by **r10crw** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:17 pm

Robin, you mentioned balljoints wiht regards to bertie, im havin all my suspension shot blasted so was going to replace the balljoints at the same time (two have a small amount of play). Are they simply pressed in? Theres two holes in the side of the joint and wondered if this was punched or something.
Also Ive got a mesh pipercross filter for the honda, its inlet is 80mm and the throttle bodie is around 76mm. Aybody know where I can get a silicon tube to link them together?
As regards the honda, its comingon quite slowly, any machinists in the aberdeen area want to give me a shout?, im having problems with two fittings on a 32 mm pipe. Basically I need a ten inch 32mm pipe with two threaded collets welded on the outside. One has to be 3/8 BSP and the other 1/2 BSF I think. Anybody in the know regarding strange threads let me know cheers Craig.

Stu160 · Post by **Stu160** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:35 pm

Hi Craig

I could make up the parts if you could get them welded?
There is a welder local to me who could weld it all up as well?

Ball joints just press out and in,they are tight and will need a 5 tonne + press,or the special tool,of which there are a few about,I have made 3 or 4 of them,but dont have any at the moment.

Stu

r10crw · Post by **r10crw** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:42 pm

That would be great stu, I can post the sensors down to you if yo like, as well as proper explanation/drawing of what I need. Once I get this done I have everything to start the engine. I think tuts got your address so I can get that from him.

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 2:47 pm

Craig
With regards to the ball joints, I bought one of these from eliseparts Ball Joint Removal Tool (clicky) it made the job a lot easier. Mind you, this was with the wishbones in place, I am sure that it will be a lot easier with them of the car.

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:16 pm

Stewart wrote:Craig
With regards to the ball joints, I bought one of these from eliseparts Ball Joint Removal Tool (clicky) it made the job a lot easier. Mind you, this was with the wishbones in place, I am sure that it will be a lot easier with them of the car.

very similar to the ones Stu turns out

r10crw · Post by **r10crw** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:00 pm

Thanks for info, my mate thats doing the shot blasting has a six foot high hydraulic press, dont the pressure it can exert but should be enough? If I dont buy the correct tool what are the risks or will it just not be fit to remove the joint? I dont want to risk twisting the wishbone. Cheers Craig.

Stu160 · Post by **Stu160** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:25 pm

No probs Craig,send them down when you are ready.

That press will do it no problem,you just need a few bits of tube the right size .

Stu

offshorematt · Post by **offshorematt** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:34 am

Noticed yesterday that Autosave Langstracht (in Aberdeen) do 'generic' air filter kits i.e you can mix and match length and OD of Silicon pipe and size the filter to suit. Pretty sure they would be able to sort you out on the hose front...

r10crw · Post by **r10crw** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 10:53 am

Cheers Matt, havent been in there in ages. (Since I was a bully basher)