26-11-2021, 02:12 PM
I've not long done this on my saloon.
I simply got it buttered it up with weld by my mate, then used a combination of angle grinder, dremell and file to reshape.
I made a new bolt for the top, Cut to length, then 'turned down' the end simply by putting the head in the chuck of the pillar drill, then using a file.
What doesn't help is the cup in the gearbox lid usually comes undone and lets it all move more than it should. I araldited the bastard where it needed to go. We shall see if this is a permanent fix.
One day I will buy another lathe. But no need at present.
I simply got it buttered it up with weld by my mate, then used a combination of angle grinder, dremell and file to reshape.
I made a new bolt for the top, Cut to length, then 'turned down' the end simply by putting the head in the chuck of the pillar drill, then using a file.
What doesn't help is the cup in the gearbox lid usually comes undone and lets it all move more than it should. I araldited the bastard where it needed to go. We shall see if this is a permanent fix.
One day I will buy another lathe. But no need at present.