Trunions and dampers

Post by **57traveller** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 1:54 pm

Kevin wrote:57 are there any tools you dont have, and it appears that you must have a huge kitchen and table to keep them all on

I'm sure there are Kevin

The table does groan and sag on occasion (so do I)

It's amazing the collection that does accumulate over the years. I still have and use an old Imperial sizes (Whitworth) Gordon socket set in it's original steel box that my father bought about 50 years ago - still going strong.

It's amazing how different people have varying views and experiences with some tools. I tried one of those tapered splitters some years ago without success - it went straight into the bin! Never tried one since, maybe they've improved. Possibly, like Matt's Dad I've been lucky too with the screw version but quality and strength must vary. It's removed pins from damper lever arms and similar without problems even after they've been assembled for many years.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:18 am

like Matt's Dad I've been lucky too with the screw version but quality and strength must vary.

I've never had a problem with them either but you need to take care on really stubborn tapers. If it gets to the stage you are straining it (very tight) then find abig sledgehammer and whack the non forked side. This additional shock load should sort out a tight taper.

Post by **57traveller** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 1:49 pm

Yes, the old "Manchester spanner" works wonders sometimes - the bigger the better. But a"Monday hammer" (28lb) may be a bit excessive.

It's a long time since I climbed into an engine crankcase and wielded one of those to do some bearing work.
It sometimes helps also to place a big hammer head behind whatever is being persuaded, it can help eliminate a bit of the spring and provide a more solid base.

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:03 pm

It's removed pins from damper lever arms

Wow it must be made of good materials to do that 57 sounds like a quality tool.

Post by **57traveller** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:23 pm

Can't remember where it came from Kevin but I know it's a few years old now, could be Sykes Pickavant. However wouldn't like to push it too far on a really stubborn taper particularly damper lever size. The big guns would have to be wheeled out for that!