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Old 08-10-2013, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by johncub7172 View Post
What happened the first two times I had tightened the squeeze bolt, the gap opened back up to 3.343, and 3.340 respectably. All that I can say is that on the third time I tried to set the gap closer, I over tightened the squeeze bolt. Having done that, I thought I would try to force the axel in position, rather re-open the gap. I was however, having difficult time getting a better gap set point as you mentioned 3.330" .


There's times at work after machining a casting it'll close up or spring open. I usually spread/squeeze the part, measure and see where it springs to. Then make an adjustment on how far I go.

And yes,sometimes even the most carefully designed plan doesn't work and it goes too far
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