Getrdone's GETR181

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Getrdone wrote: First time ever I didn't have to clean the ends with a file to get them off.
I thought I was the only one with that problem. I started putting a rubber pad on each end of the axles. seemed to help.
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Very good idea


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McMaster Carr has some adhesive backed rubber pads that fit perfectly on the end of the 930 axles. I'm not sure how long they will last though. I usually inspect them or put new ones on each race so they only get about 400 miles use each time...
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jps1145 wrote:
Getrdone wrote: First time ever I didn't have to clean the ends with a file to get them off.
I thought I was the only one with that problem. I started putting a rubber pad on each end of the axles. seemed to help.
geez.. mine are horrible. Apparently my axles are a shade long.
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Or allowed to slide a little far in the CVs...
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Well, it wasn't the spiders. Just the pinion! Doh! Nothing else hurt. No reason for a Weddle R&P to trash itself in such a short order. Was told just bum luck. Empi 930 CV's look brand new for reference. They live at a comfy 22* max angle so they have it easy compared to some.
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Got it back, a little butt sore! But I should be up and back at it for the classic!
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Prepping for the nite run!
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That looks more like paint prep!
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That was the last post I'll the run! Update aft wards! See you guys soon!
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Well, maybe some nic knacks.
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So....Did I see a couple spy pics over the weekend of a certain 181 in a different color then before?

Give em up man, lets see some pics!
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Hope to have some pics soon. I didn't take a single pic other than the two I posted of the boy and Rick.
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Since photos are popping up. Hope to have more soon
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Getrdone wrote:Since photos are popping up. Hope to have more soon
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Is that Orange?
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