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06-24-2023, 09:50 PM | #1 |
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Design for a DIY frame spreader
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06-24-2023, 09:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Design for a DIY frame spreader
Pictures of the test prototype for this design. The legs on the prototype are too long, that’s why it looks funny.
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06-25-2023, 12:10 AM | #3 |
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Re: Design for a DIY frame spreader
Good idea. Reduced the pictures so their easier to see.
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06-25-2023, 08:55 AM | #4 |
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Thanks Rich. Prototype #2 pics attached. This one also works.
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06-25-2023, 01:02 PM | #5 |
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Like the second prototype. Should do the job.
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06-25-2023, 02:08 PM | #6 |
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I did test-fit some components on a car with the engine in, and the design will work. The hinged section fits against the frame just behind the rear motor mounts and passes under, or just behind, the radius rod ball. The vertical section on the passenger side fits around the outside of the tailpipe just before the muffler. So the answer to your question is that prototype 3 will show the V-angle made by the hinged section as being large enough for the transmission to pass through it on the way in or out. |
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Ohh, OK. I understand now. I can tell you from experience that it really does not need to move the frame rail much. Generally speaking, maybe 0.030" or so.??. When you think that a 1/32 of an inch is about what a Model-A spark Plug gap is, moving it that far is really nothing. |
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06-25-2023, 06:44 PM | #9 | |
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I thought "I bet I can design a crude-but-effective frame spreader that you could make out of spare parts or $40 of stuff from Home Depot." It really only needs to wedge the frame open a tiny amount, so optimizing mechanical force isn't a big concern. |
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06-26-2023, 01:18 AM | #10 |
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Re: Design for a DIY frame spreader
Thank you for the pictures and description
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07-04-2023, 02:25 AM | #11 |
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Prototype #3. Will add measurements and directions soon.
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07-06-2023, 11:26 PM | #12 |
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You will need:
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11-27-2023, 06:53 PM | #13 |
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This is great, thank you. This may be this week's project in the garage. If you have any other views of #3, that would be great @alexiskai.
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11-27-2023, 09:15 PM | #14 |
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Here's one i made years ago couple pieces all thread,tube, nuts washers. now I have a vendor one.
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