hydraulic presses

[J44EAG]

Very nice indeed, Al.

That`s a"Popper Job"!

Mike

[oldtimer]

I was required to press the flanges off new ranges of water pumps to examine the seal quality and type. My heart used to sink when these events took place cos it always frightened me to death. I was always in fear of something shattering to the extent I considered obtaining an old mattress to hide behind - but never did. Pleased to say nothing ever shattered either.

However , our offices were above the workshop, Mikes comment reminded me that when the flange eventually gave way it was followed by an enormous bang and clatter as all the bits fell on the floor. It certainly woke everybody up upstairs.

oldtimer

[Phil 18]

Really interesting work there pop I bet, I love to old railways - the smell of the steam and coal cant't beat it. As far as I am concerned post
some more photos.

[timedwards]

Just thought I would post a few pics of how I got on with my press. Thanks for all the advice. It was money well spent and just the job and made easy work of it all. I could have done with an extra pair of hands with the subframe but with a bit of help from an old Safeway basket it all came right in the end

Using a large socket to stabilise the wobbly wishbone

First one in to my relief and satisfaction

subframe bushes were well past 'sell by date'

[timedwards]

Using the old bush to press the new one in. Note I ruined this bush on the first attempt as I pressed it onto the metal plate underneath! Expensive lesson learned so used the two plates that came with the press on the second attempt!

Don't see many of these old Safeway baskets now eh - or not used for this anyway!

Both bushes in at last.

All of the bushes are now replaced with the subframe treated and painted up BUT since I sheared off a balljoint retaining bolt I need to sort this before I can get the springs back in. Currently painting up the underside of the car so this lot will go back in before too long with a bit of luck.

Tim

[Brakebuster]

excellent , well done for getting stuck in , its what we are all about

BB

[J44EAG]

Pioneering stuff. Brute force times the square root of ignorance. Enough to make you weep with pleasure!

Well done. Welcome to the Press Club section of the JEC.

Mike

[timedwards]

Thanks guys - Slow but steady progress and all the fun of the fayre

P.S. Mike now I know u r a dab hand at the old spray painting I may come back to you for some advice in a while as I think that is one area that could save me some serious money if I can do a half decent job without making my car look like a patchwork quilt! I did have a go on some scratches a while back (touch up) on my main car but even with the paint code the colours are different due to fading I suppose. Another thread maybe?

Cheers Tim

[J44EAG]

Tack onto this thread, Tim. It seems an appropriate thread to discuss paint repairs.viewtopic.php?f=292&t=11382

If you post a few images, then I might be able to better advise.

Mike