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[orangefj45]

Another one ready to ship .......


Georg @ Valley Hybrids

 

[orangefj45]

Another one shipping out tomorrow.


Georg @ Valley Hybrids

 

[reddingcruiser]

Another one ready for a new home.

 

[71-CRUISER]

#493 ready to be re-installed after my recent input shaft breakage.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Is the input shaft a Toyota part, or AA? What were the circumstances of the break? Just curious...

Mine popped out of high range 4wd going down hill a couple times the other day. I think the shifter hits on the body.

 

[reddingcruiser]

I'd say AA to an automatic trans (note the VSS in the speedo housing), Looks like AAs work anyway. Just a guess.

 

[71-CRUISER]

AA NP435. 4wd clutch drop.

 

[Fast Eddy]

4wd clutch drop.

Limits found. Bet you won't do that again.

Pretty cool ford setup. is it the really low gear one? 6.88:1 or something?

 

[reddingcruiser]

AA NP435. 4wd clutch drop.

Okay, I'll take my lashes without complaining.

 

[orangefj45]

AA NP435. 4wd clutch drop.

Nicely done Michael!


I bet that'll smarten.

 

[71-CRUISER]

I thought it was in 2wd and I was going to look cool. But it didn't work out that way.

 

[1Fine40]

Another one ready for a new home.

What is that stout looking ring around the nose cone? Does it help keep that unit from grenading?

Cheers!

 

[mikey b]

Georg@Valley Hybrids sells those rings
Mike

 

[Fast Eddy]

What is that stout looking ring around the nose cone?

Georg's nose cone saver.

Georg@Valley Hybrids sells those

Yup.

Does it help keep that unit from grenading?

It's steel, so it makes a steel sandwich around the aluminum base of the nose cone. I can't say I've ever seen one break there. Maybe Georg has some pics? I put one on my Orion when I built it. No reason not to do it. They are not expensive.

 

[orangefj45]

Thanks guys!
Yes, I came up with the idea for the nose cone saver a while ago after seeing more than one nose cone break off. Since then I've installed them on every Orion I've built and on a few stock cases I've built.
More info here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/245075-nose-cone-savers-one-piece-cruiser-case.html
Georg @ Valley Hybrids

 

[1Fine40]

Thanks guys!
Yes, I came up with the idea for the nose cone saver a while ago after seeing more than one nose cone break off. Since then I've installed them on every Orion I've built and on a few stock cases I've built.
More info here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/245075-nose-cone-savers-one-piece-cruiser-case.html
Georg @ Valley Hybrids

Georg,

Does the Orion Case need to be modified to accept this nose cone saver? Mine has worked flawlessly from day one in my 40!

Merry Christmas!

 

[brew8]

So I bought an Orion from a mudder, it has the idler gears assembled, do you remove them and lube it or leave it in and finish he assemble

 

[orangefj45]

Georg,

Does the Orion Case need to be modified to accept this nose cone saver? Mine has worked flawlessly from day one in my 40!

Merry Christmas!

No mods required. Bolts right on.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids

 

[orangefj45]

So I bought an Orion from a mudder, it has the idler gears assembled, do you remove them and lube it or leave it in and finish he assemble

AA used to install the idlers. I see no need to remove it. There's an oiling hole in the middle of the gear. Put a few drops of assembly line in that hole. And a couple of drops on each thrust washer can't hurt.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids

 

[brew8]

AA used to install the idlers. I see no need to remove it. There's an oiling hole in the middle of the gear. Put a few drops of assembly line in that hole. And a couple of drops on each thrust washer can't hurt.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids

Thanks George