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1934 Morris Minor
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Churchill Johnson



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MVPeters wrote:
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Is it possible to weld broken driveshafts?

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& since nobody ever looks at the subject of photos, but comments on all the neat stuff in the background, where did you get that beach towel? I'd really like one like that.
I would have said yes i have never attempted it but about 15yrs ago a mechanic at my former work's weld repaired an input shaft on a tractor mounted rotavator,he first drilled the centre of the shaft both sides of the break to keep it centralised ,he then ground both side's to a point put the broken half's slowly turning the shaft as he did so together using a roll pin and then started to weld them together,this shaft was built to take about 60-70hp how long it lasted i have no idea but it never came back after being done,the only reason it was repaired was the shaft was obsolete.
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buzzy bee



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

Had a nice little visit from Rick this morning, Looked like all was going well when I saw him.

Cheers

Dave
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47Jag



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rick,

Did the 'new' plate have splines?

Art
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Churchill Johnson wrote:
MVPeters wrote:
Serious:
Is it possible to weld broken driveshafts?

Not Serious:
& since nobody ever looks at the subject of photos, but comments on all the neat stuff in the background, where did you get that beach towel? I'd really like one like that.
I would have said yes i have never attempted it but about 15yrs ago a mechanic at my former work's weld repaired an input shaft on a tractor mounted rotavator,he first drilled the centre of the shaft both sides of the break to keep it centralised ,he then ground both side's to a point put the broken half's slowly turning the shaft as he did so together using a roll pin and then started to weld them together,this shaft was built to take about 60-70hp how long it lasted i have no idea but it never came back after being done,the only reason it was repaired was the shaft was obsolete.



I was in India last year and had a nosey round some of the many "garages" (normally just a workshop big enough to get half the car in, with the other end sticking out on the pavement !) in one of these repair shops they were welding a broken camshaft Shocked : this sort of approach is normal, parts are very expensive compared to labour over there, so things just get fixed and if they fail again you fix them again!

I saw the car back on the road later in the day, I wondered long the repair would last? and if the heating of the cam would affect the case hardening. or if they did their own case hardening! ; it wouldn't have surprised me if they did!

Dave
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Kelsham



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:40 am    Post subject: morris half shaft Reply with quote

Hi, I took a holiday in Morroco a couple of years ago. We went on a tour into the desert, on the way we passed through a Berber village.

The houses all had a built in garage facing onto the street. The garages were being used for making furniture, motorcycle repairs,car repairs, and grocery shops. Furniture,cars and tractors spilled onto the street.

I was fascinated to glimpse a giant lathe in one garage antiquated welding equipment in another and various other equipment.
It seemed as if they would deal with any repair.

I wanted to forget the desert tour and look round, Yvonne vetoed the idea. Not sure how welcome I would have been.
There is a good television programme in there somewhere.


Regards kels.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The MM was treated to a fresh drink of 30-grade over the weekend, good job too as erindoors' Volvo is out of action at the mo, so the MM is my only set of wheels right now til the V70 is sorted out in the next few days.

RJ
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rick wrote:
The MM was treated to a fresh drink of 30-grade over the weekend, good job too as erindoors' Volvo is out of action at the mo, so the MM is my only set of wheels right now til the V70 is sorted out in the next few days.

RJ


Laughing, you can always let her use Bess to go get groceries!
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

stuchamp wrote:
Rick wrote:
The MM was treated to a fresh drink of 30-grade over the weekend, good job too as erindoors' Volvo is out of action at the mo, so the MM is my only set of wheels right now til the V70 is sorted out in the next few days.

RJ


Laughing, you can always let her use Bess to go get groceries!


Smile

I think the MM's next run out with be for a New Year's Day gathering at a local watering hole, the roads are getting a bit too salty/gritty now for too many more expeditions until the weather improves Confused

Wish I still had a sound usable classic for regular use, like the old Cambridge, ho hum

RJ
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As per the Drive it Day thread, I went out in the Morris yesterday for a pootle around, here are some photos.









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PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

some nice pics rick and lovely minor!!
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi
Is the sign writing on a magnetic strip?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Penman wrote:
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Is the sign writing on a magnetic strip?


affirmative.

RJ
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy Very Happy Hi Rick,
Great lil' car and fantastic settings for pic's Well done. Cool Cool Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

COMMAD wrote:
Very Happy Very Happy Hi Rick,
Great lil' car and fantastic settings for pic's Well done. Cool Cool Cool


Thanks Smile the Daimler was spotted outside a building due to be used for a wedding fair that day, so it seemed like a good photo opportunity.

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Julian



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That picture of Riley's Garage brings back a few memories, is it still a going concern? Dick's son (I'm guessing) is a few years older than me and I wouldn't know if Dick is still around?

When I was a lad I bet 1/2 the cars in Nantwich had body filler and celly paint c/o Dick Riley Very Happy Good honest repairs and a good honest price....

Julian.
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