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Patrick T.

Branchville, NJ, United States

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Replied on Grenading Transmissions - ShopTime™ 270

21 Jul 08:52

It is absolutely insane that with access to all of this incredibly precise technology, we can't manufacture much correctly these days? We did better with manual machinists! How can that be? I may have to pivot ShopTime™ into a philosophical exploration of the art of making......:-) I know, I know, back to the shop!
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Replied on Don't Forget the Big Guy! ShopTime™ 272

21 Jul 08:49

Apologies Howard - I am definitely dragging this one out! By August....we will be working on Weasels!!!
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Replied on Its All About Ball Bearings These Days, ShopTime™ 271

14 Jul 16:03

Appreciate it Scott! I use a dab of grease....insert in to the T18 with the grease holding it in at an angle towards one of the t84 shift rails...will usually slide right into position.... ...but of course there are days!
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Replied on Its All About Ball Bearings These Days, ShopTime™ 271

14 Jul 09:06

Thanks Todd. Indeed, trying to preserve this knowledge for posterity! The cross transfer issue is real, but not such a big deal that you have to use sealed bearings. I don't have them in my '43 USAAC MB....and don't have any problems. I have been using sealed bearings in most of these rebuilds just because it removes a potential problem, but I don't feel particularly strongly about it.
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Replied on Its All About Ball Bearings These Days, ShopTime™ 271

14 Jul 06:43

Totally awesome is indeed, totally awesome!
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Replied on Grenading Transmissions - ShopTime™ 270

13 Jul 08:14

Interestingly, there were some problems with the blocking rings on the TAS synchros being made incorrectly too! Crazy! Apparently (from forum messages), the TAS blocking rings may have incorrect angles - resulting in grinding. Lovely isn't it? With all of the manufacturing technology we have in 2023, we can't correctly reproduce a simple 1940's design. Upside down!!
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Replied on Grenading Transmissions - ShopTime™ 270

11 Jul 06:42

Thanks for the kind comments Todd. I will keep my fingers crossed too....and if you have to fix it, I am going to be making a video soon about the quickest way to remove that transmission...not too terribly bad anymore. Cheers!
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Replied on Grenading Transmissions - ShopTime™ 270

11 Jul 06:40

Greetings Dave! Thank you for the information. I have heard of TAS but I don't know that anyone sells them here in the US. I will definitely work on that. $250 is significantly more expensive than the $110 or so that most are charging for them here...but since many of the US syncros don't work, $250 is cheap! Cheers!
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Replied on Grenading Transmissions - ShopTime™ 270

07 Jul 07:29

We have missed you Mat. Glad you are busy...sorry you don't have any help! Happy to be on the list....we have a porch to rebuild and a new roof to put on the shop.....o joy!
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Replied on Leaky Valves Galore! ShopTime™ 269

30 Jun 17:52

Greetings Nick - sorry you missed it, but we are doing another in about 3 weeks. I did not record it this time...apologies as we are just getting used to the technology. It was fun for sure...we will have to get you on to talk about making seats too....fun stuff.
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