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by rmel
Sun Jun 05, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Inside Dim of Toolbox
Replies: 3
Views: 2899
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Re: Inside Dim of Toolbox

Internal or External Tool Box?

I was just going to re-arrange stuff in my 710K's internal tool box, has a slop to the front of it:
Height = 8"
Width = 23.75
Depth = 18" (at bottom), 13" (at top)

Betcha looking for the outside box though :?
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by rmel
Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:27 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Folding windshield kit
Replies: 20
Views: 10709
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Re: Folding windshield kit

I recognize that truck from somewhere -- looks like a lot of improvements since!

Interesting trail, looks like you got a crew in with monster backhoes to rough it up just for you.
Trails like this up your way -- I'm on my way is so :wink:
by rmel
Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks
Replies: 15
Views: 5143
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Re: Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks

Keep trying Dave. I love this trailer :mrgreen: BTW I did extend the Pintle by 4.5". Modest turns were interfering with the rear bumper tubes. This extender helped that problem out considerably. Going much beyond this would create other problems. I now have one heck of a knee knocker that beats...
by rmel
Wed Jun 01, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
Topic: Mammoth lakes Treffen August 12th-14th! 2016
Replies: 5
Views: 6110
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Re: Mammoth lakes Treffen August 22016

Mighty familiar names on that sign up sheet :wink:
Oh heck! Why not.
by rmel
Wed Jun 01, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks
Replies: 15
Views: 5143
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Re: Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks

My very first design had the spare on the tongue side, if it weren't for this VERY short yoke that would have worked out but unfortunately I would have had interference between the spare on the Pinz and the spare on the trailer. I thought about putting the tire under the tent but jumped to the swing...
by rmel
Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks
Replies: 15
Views: 5143
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Re: Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks

Mounting under the trailer would certainly add a lot of stability but at the cost of trail clearance :(

I am now sold on the idea of a wheel adapter, and just get double use on my Pinz spare.
by rmel
Tue May 31, 2016 11:56 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks
Replies: 15
Views: 5143
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Re: Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks

Ya! I did watch my tongue weight. I actually recall your recent post on the 10% rule. I don't have a scale so it was totally by the Armstrong method :wink: By 10% I have been assuming 10% of total load on tongue, which would inc. anything added to the trailer inside as well as bolt-on adders -- assu...
by rmel
Tue May 31, 2016 10:15 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks
Replies: 15
Views: 5143
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Tail stabilty; Trailers and Trucks

I got a College physics refresher this past week on sympathetic resonance. That is, if you put weight in the wrong place your trailer can do the driving for you. I have a Sankey III which I put a fair amount of work into getting bows added for a roof-rack tent, as well as a swing gate for the spare ...
by rmel
Tue May 31, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Extended life oil filters
Replies: 7
Views: 6748
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Re: Extended life oil filters

Found it, on page 10, W940. Any alternative filter should support similar or better flow rate, and BAR value on the by=pass valve. El Cheapo filters may not have a retaining valve that holds Oil in the filter when there is Zero pressure. https://www.mann-hummel.com/fileadmin/user_upload/service/cata...
by rmel
Tue May 31, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Extended life oil filters
Replies: 7
Views: 6748
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Re: Extended life oil filters

The only things I'd worry about are Flow resistance, Bars force to open the internal
bypass valve, and the effective filter area. I did find Spec's on the Mann filter w.r.t
the above at one point in time but then lost it :cry:
by rmel
Tue May 31, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
Topic: Mammoth lakes Treffen August 12th-14th! 2016
Replies: 5
Views: 6110
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Re: Mammoth lakes Treffen August 22016

Looks interesting to me too.

Here's another link https://www.sclr.org/calendar/event/441-mammoth-treffen
Open to Euro 4x4's, I guess that's a no Jeeps allowed statement unless you get permission :?
by rmel
Tue May 31, 2016 12:37 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: OIL-LEAKS: the pinz-bane
Replies: 14
Views: 9278
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Re: OIL-LEAKS: the pinz-bane

I have had an annoying engine oil leak on the push-rod flange of cylinder #3 for nearly one year. Not major but given 30 to 60 miles on the HWY I would see a leak under the truck about diameter of a silver dollar. For long runs 500 miles or more the length of the tube would have a sheen of oil over ...
by rmel
Tue May 31, 2016 12:06 am
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: Wheel well rub
Replies: 11
Views: 6170
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Re: Wheel well rub

Ya! After changing the front springs with new 2 dot springs and still have a problem
I'm now focused on the rear springs as a possible player in this. That is if they are weak
and on grade maybe more weight transfers up front.
by rmel
Mon May 30, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: Wheel well rub
Replies: 11
Views: 6170
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Re: Wheel well rub

Those are the front springs on your Pinz right -- which are indeed 9 turns each.
I'm on the trail end of this problem e.g. the rear double springs.
by rmel
Mon May 30, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: Wheel well rub
Replies: 11
Views: 6170
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Re: Wheel well rub

Counted again, just under 10 turns/coil. Dono if that's within
range of spec. or someone decided to take 10% off the number
of turns -- but for questionable purpose.