Armortek

Great to see the PzMk4 out and about Charles. Sad to see the breakdown and the inevitable push back to the workshop.
It's an interesting way to connect the final drive gear, a blast from the past. Certainly a good idea to check the other side at this time and maybe upgrade to both sides too.
It's also interesting to see the evolvement of the final drive that Armortek made with two piece part changing to a one piece part, so much better.
I hope a new piece can be matched off the Armortek stores shelf.

Many a time I would argue with my own factory stores to keep old spares for still in service equipment on the shelf. Their argument would be after three years unless "insurance stock" the parts would be on notice for the skip container outside.
Their argument was that spares cost shelf space. My argument was no spares, especially obsolete spares cost down time and possible new investment.
Hey what do I know? Other than if you ain't got the parts, it's difficult to fix.
Management: Drinking wine and eating cheese.

Hi John.

Sounds like a plan(and the wine /cheese bit too), I'll strip down the "good" side tomorrow and see whats what.

When is the factory open again?

Charles

There you go, Positive thought

Good evening all.

Had one of those days where the small jobs take over and take all day too.

Stripped down the 'other' side. I have opted for the weld repair for both sides (there was play in the shaft of the 'other' side)
On a positive note, if these fail there is always the option of talking to the factory and see if they have, as Adrian suggests, solid replacements.

Also taken the opportunity to tart up the housings of said drives too.

Take care

Charles

Hi Folks.

Well the weld repair didn't work, we got 5mtrs. and pop, pop. I'll leave welding blind holes to them that knows .

However, I hope I have improved on the grub screw system:-
The bolts go in to about 3/4 depth of the hole, so here's hoping.

The hoping bit was a quick drive around the track, then it started raining, again. This evening though, for your entertainment, a thorough test. Enjoy



Well, the wheels stayed on, bonus!!

Take care, have fun.

Charles

That chicken coop gave the PZ 4 a real work out!

"No real chickens were harmed making this film" - LOL

Nice one!
Bob

Thank you Bob.

The sprockets got a good workout too and all appears well.

The chicken shed won't have it so easy next time, oops said too much

Charles

Excellent