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...has been rather high on this project.
Today's entry: engine hoist balancing thingy.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ENQFBrKcGfWG1wbA
What I had before was rather sketchy, this is the opposite.
b) having huge
potential for catastrophe
On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:22:44 +0100, Simon Wilson <siwilson@nodamnspamn.hotmail.com> wrote:
...has been rather high on this project.
Today's entry: engine hoist balancing thingy.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ENQFBrKcGfWG1wbA
I can't quite work out what the tool is, from that picture. Is it the
blue thing?
On 20/08/2025 12:13, Champ wrote:
On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:22:44 +0100, Simon Wilson
<siwilson@nodamnspamn.hotmail.com> wrote:
...has been rather high on this project.
Today's entry: engine hoist balancing thingy.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ENQFBrKcGfWG1wbA
I can't quite work out what the tool is, from that picture.-a Is it the
blue thing?
Yep
On 20/08/2025 13:24, Simon Wilson wrote:
On 20/08/2025 12:13, Champ wrote:
On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:22:44 +0100, Simon Wilson
<siwilson@nodamnspamn.hotmail.com> wrote:
...has been rather high on this project.
Today's entry: engine hoist balancing thingy.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ENQFBrKcGfWG1wbA
So, basically its a spreader[1] - but I'm not sure what the
windy-handle thing does? Also the chains seem a bit random?
I would be grateful for a bit more explanation plz
chrisnd @ukrm <chrisnd@privacy.net> wrote:
On 20/08/2025 13:24, Simon Wilson wrote:
On 20/08/2025 12:13, Champ wrote:
On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:22:44 +0100, Simon Wilson
<siwilson@nodamnspamn.hotmail.com> wrote:
...has been rather high on this project.
Today's entry: engine hoist balancing thingy.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ENQFBrKcGfWG1wbA
So, basically its a spreader[1] - but I'm not sure what the
windy-handle thing does? Also the chains seem a bit random?
I would be grateful for a bit more explanation plz
The screw allows the balance point to move. Simon only used 2 of the
4 chain attachment points.
I like the use of stacked nuts as spacers, if there's one thing a
huge bucket or random nuts is good for, it's that.
On 20/08/2025 15:27, Mark Olson wrote:
chrisnd @ukrm <chrisnd@privacy.net> wrote:
On 20/08/2025 13:24, Simon Wilson wrote:
On 20/08/2025 12:13, Champ wrote:
On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:22:44 +0100, Simon Wilson
<siwilson@nodamnspamn.hotmail.com> wrote:
...has been rather high on this project.
Today's entry: engine hoist balancing thingy.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ENQFBrKcGfWG1wbA
So, basically its a spreader[1] - but I'm not sure what the
windy-handle thing does?-a Also the chains seem a bit random?
I would be grateful for a bit more explanation plz
The screw allows the balance point to move. Simon only used 2 of the
4 chain attachment points.
I like the use of stacked nuts as spacers, if there's one thing a
huge bucket or random nuts is good for, it's that.
Ok, gottit, thanks
Quite cunning...
I had noticed the 'pile-o-nuts' spacers :-)
Bloody awful
job cleaning the sludge off this lump though.
How far into the block do the bolts with the nut spacers on go?
('Cos all the weight is on the "engaged" thread so you'd want more than
just a few turns.)
On 20/08/2025 11:22, Simon Wilson wrote:
Bloody awful job cleaning the sludge off this lump though.
Once had occasion to visit a factory in Rotterdam where they re-furbish marine diesels. They had a machine there which effectively was a rather
large dishwasher. When I walker in somebody had just opened it to reveal a complete engine in bits and very clean. If you are wondering what your next purchase should be?.....
On 20/08/2025 11:22, Simon Wilson wrote:
Bloody awful
job cleaning the sludge off this lump though.
Once had occasion to visit a factory in Rotterdam where they re-furbish marine diesels. They had a machine there which effectively was a rather
large dishwasher. When I walker in somebody had just opened it to reveal a complete engine in bits and very clean. If you are wondering what your next purchase should be?.....
On 20/08/2025 18:21, Bruce wrote:
How far into the block do the bolts with the nut spacers on go?
('Cos all the weight is on the "engaged" thread so you'd want more
than just a few turns.)
Dunno, maybe 1/2"[1], I'm sure there's enough.
[1] imperial bolts see?