From: Richard Lathrop (lathrrs@snip.net)
Date: Fri Jun 04 2004 - 11:32:24 PDT
Robert,
Nice lockouts and nice job describing how you did it.
Rick
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Robert Ternes <racecadet@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 10:56:20 -0700 (PDT)
>The following is a writeup of how to make your own
>dummy lockouts for the deuce axle. I've only used
>these on the front, but I see no issue in running
>these also in the rear.
>
>Materials:
>2x 3" lengths of 3.5ID pipe (as I recall, it's 3" long
>of 3.5" pipe, but there is a chance that I used 3.5"
>of 3" ID, this is from memory, afterall!)
>2x 7" squares of ~3/16" steel plate
>
>
>Tools needed:
>Metalwork tools
> · cutting torch
> · grinder
> · welder
>Steady drill or drill press and ¿1/2"? bits
>1/2" Transfer punch
>One takeoff drive puck from front axle and bolts
>A centerpunch and compass would really help
>
>
>Procedure:
>
>Measure circle from inside of deuce wheel and cut two
>circles from plate to match this diameter. Once you've
>cut the circles out, discard the scraps from the steel
>plate.
>
>Align the drive puck as best as you can over one of
>the circles of steel, since you'll be copying the bolt
>pattern. Using the transfer punch, transfer one hole
>from the stock drive puck to the newly cut circle of
>plate. If you've used transfer punches before, you'll
>understand what you're doing here. :)
>
>Transfer punch one hole, and then drill the plate
>circle for that one hole. Stick a bolt through the
>bottom of the plate, up through the hole, and then up
>through the puck. Using this hole as a guide, then
>transfer punch the rest of the 8 holes and then drill
>those out.
>
>Now, cut out the center of the plate in preparation
>for the pipe. SAVE the small inner circle, since this
>will form the outside cap of your lockout.
>
>Note - you can either mark out the inner hole before
>or after you drill the holes - it's up to you. I'd
>also cut it after you drill, but again this is
>preference.
>
>So now you should have all the pieces ready for
>welding. Align carefully, and weld er up, tacking
>first and checking for concentricity and interference
>before final welding.
>
>Pic of the finished product:
>http://www.planetbantz.com/imghost/bob/deuce_lockout.jpg
>
>Yes, I know I am missing a lugnut. Remember - you can
>be up to 20% short and still be legal. :)
>
>I'd also paint, but I finished these at 1AM the night
>before I bought my deuce, so that was a luxury I
>didn't want to wait for (these will get toasty from
>welding).
>
>
>To install, I packed the sucker with grease and just
>stuck it on there. I used Gr8 hardware since I figured
>I'd bash this at some point, but that was totally
>optional. :)
>
>Heck, I probably forgot something, so if it's not
>clear, email me and I'll clarify.
>
>Cheers
>Bob
>
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