I am new to Ih8mud. I have posted a couple of threads looking for a gear for my FJ55 1973 aft glass. I am not sure I am posting them in the right place. I received several suggestions that I have followed to no avail. Shapeways is gone, Spector can't get them, etc. Someone sent me the code for 3D printing, but I can't find the message. ANY HELP WOULD BE REALLY APPRECIATED.
1973 FJ55 Rear Window Gear
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May I suggest you broaden your audience by submitting your request to the FJ55 Iron Pig Preservation Society in the forum at the bottom of the forum page. I believe there are a couple of folks down there making that gear.
If they direct messaged you, click on the envelope icon up by your name on the top right
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Not There. I am really frustrated by my inability to figure out the site and threads.
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Thank You. I thought I did, but maybe not..
FJ55 Iron Pig Preservation Society
Home for the "Knights" to discuss restoration items unique to the FJ55 Series wagons.
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The is a 3d printing thread for files to download - maybe its there. There are places online that will print or machine parts for you. Not a fan of plastic gears, myself.
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Thank You..I appreciate the start.FJ55 Iron Pig Preservation Society
Home for the "Knights" to discuss restoration items unique to the FJ55 Series wagons.
The is a 3d printing thread for files to download - maybe its there. There are places online that will print or machine parts for you. Not a fan of plastic gears, myself.
Well, they were plastic from the factory. Replacements were available from the dealer for a long time. I think the plastic gear was supposed to be the "fuse" and break before the worm gear broke.
It was Toyotas first try at a power window...
Green Bean
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By the way...if you find a CAD drawing but don't have the ability to 3D print, I recommend using "Send-Cut-Send" Their prices are reasonable and service is fast.
POTATO LAUNCHER
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I have had great success with this product. They offer a few things that are NLA for the 55 series.
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I have tried them. They are either out of business or unresponsive. One person said they were bankrupt.
POTATO LAUNCHER
TLCA #6928
Haven't used them in a while. Good product when you could get it.
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Just looked them up. Bankrupt. I am on a total goose chase. I have tried every supplier to no avail. I don't have the information to provide a 3D printer. It has gotten totally crazy.
Do you have the bad gear? Is it just like a few stripped out teeth? My dad, back in the early 70's repaired the speedometer drive gear for a Rambler. He hot rodded (melted in place) brass welding rod pieces were the stripped teeth were. He hand filed the the brass rod tips to match the tooth profile - worked like a champ.
There is a youtube where the guy using some sort of silicon to cast like a quarter section of a plastic gear where the teeth are good. He filed out the bad area, installed some small screws provide a good bite for the repair. He moves the mold over to where the bad teeth are and pours in some sort of fiber reinforced plastic/epoxy. Super glue and baking soda is fairly tough.
Measuring/drawing the gear isn't all that hard. Fusion 360 is sort of free. There are other cad programs too.
There is a youtube where the guy using some sort of silicon to cast like a quarter section of a plastic gear where the teeth are good. He filed out the bad area, installed some small screws provide a good bite for the repair. He moves the mold over to where the bad teeth are and pours in some sort of fiber reinforced plastic/epoxy. Super glue and baking soda is fairly tough.
Measuring/drawing the gear isn't all that hard. Fusion 360 is sort of free. There are other cad programs too.
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You know what, this might lead me to the answer. I don't think it can be repaired, but a 3D place can probably replicate. Thanks for re-engaging my brain.
Well if you go to all the work to make one, then do several, to help out others. Unit cost isn't much compared to the time to draw it up and proof the code. What the plastic gears was like $20, I doubt there was more than fiddy cents worth of plastic involved. Besides you will want a spare or two.
You could also 3d print a little larger (5%), then cast it in brass using the lost PLA technique.
You could also 3d print a little larger (5%), then cast it in brass using the lost PLA technique.
WarDamnEagle
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I'm pretty sure someone on here uploaded the file to Shapeways so it should be available - maybe.
MOTOV8R
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fj55 rear window gear by fj55_100 on Shapeways
Check out fj55 rear window gear by fj55_100 on Shapeways and discover more 3D printed products in Mechanical Parts.
MOTOV8R
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Can also download the stl here:
Fj55 Rear Power Window Driven Gear - Classic Expedition Vehicles
Part Files: Fj55 Fj55 Rear Power Window Driven Gear Download STL Material PCTPE or Nylon (I used Taulman PCTPE) Infill Density 100% Infill at 0.05mm layer height and .25nozzle Infill Pattern Rectilinear Perimeters I used 10 perimeters to add some extra structure around the hub. Notes Check...
classicexpeditionvehicles.com
MOTOV8R
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@ChaserFJ60 does printing. If you get the file or direct him to it he can probably get you one made.
