Springfield Flyer.

[wobblywalrus]

Mike, if the design allows, I put a gentle taper on the male part so it goes in and lines up better before the interference fit push starts, or, turn the first inch on the lathe as a slight clearance fit so everything is lined up before the push.

[tauruck]

Bo, My phone to computer connection is on the blink
so I can't post photos.
To put the rear end on the lathe will be dangerous IMO.

I'm sure it's doable but not with the guys I use.

We'll figure something but thanks for wanting to help.

[floydjer]

Mike...Show this to Ian....

[tauruck]

Jerry, I took the tube to Ian and he cleaned up the ID.

Such a good dude, he even bought the right cutting tool
for the EN19. He normally works with non steel stuff.

I got the whole deal on the press and it took 6 tons to get it
to the stop. I'm such a dork, I was moaning because the tube never went further.
Why?, because there's a step to stop that very thing from happening.

Gettin old and cranky but I'm as happy as can be.
Got a small problem with the cell phone downloading pics but I'll sort it later.
Thanks for the PMs even though they were a little late.

[tauruck]

Mate- can you post a photo of your torch/tungsten/cup please?
Denis

Here's the torch Denis.

[tauruck]

Pics of the axle tubes.

[tauruck]

The RHS tube on Ian's lathe.
He cleaned it up beautifully.

[tauruck]

I was given the press by a guy who just wanted it off his property.
It was missing a key component. The pneumatic jack.

I've been using the structure with a bottle jack. The quote I got
from Enerpac for a new pump and hose was 15 grand.

It works fine as it is I guess.

[tauruck]

I used marking blue and scribed a mark around the circumference
of the original axle tube so I knew where to stop the jacking.

Warming the tube in the gas oven worked a treat.

[Buickguy3]

   Mike, I built my press with a 20T ram and an Alemite automotive grease pump. [50-1] The system uses a 4" PVC reservoir. Puts out 3500 pounds to the ram before I get afraid, very afraid. It's never failed me yet.
    Doug 

[aussievetteracer]

Mikey- PM sent, Denis

[floydjer]

My H-press has a 30 ton bottle jack. I have yet to see ANYTHING that wouldn`t press on

[tauruck]

Hilary Clinton comes to mind Jerry.

I've started welding already and thanks to Peter Jack, Aussievetteracer (Denis), Tom Burkland, Doug and Bo I'm looking OK.


Still the best forum on the planet. Real people and always willing to help.

You guys are all awesome and thank you.

I was told to preheat the area to 150*C before welding.
I used the recommended rod and have done 2 passes.

The phone doesn't always shoot the best pics but it is what it is. :x

[tauruck]

I forgot to tell you guys that I got my Bosch coils today.

All I have to do is figure out a crank trigger system.
They sell them here undrilled but really affordable.
The one I looked at looks like a fit for my motor.
Something will pan out, it always does.

[tauruck]

Today we start making real progress.

Watch this space.