Thread: Gilbert

Relay oil seal.
2x 1.125 x 1.500x 0.250. ( TC12043 )

whitehillbilly

Chook bag method to release spring.
Cable ties ( 8 ) to compress spring. First bush inserted, Hose clip firmly fitted.
Cut cable ties, on opposite sides, when spring on tension, Tap in, Hose cli[p sliding off as Tapped in.

whitehillbilly

Thanks John.
Am going to make two, just need to get some thin paper.
Have to check the paper I have in the shed.

whitehillbilly

0.4mm
Just knocked up a couple whilst outside.

whitehillbilly

What would you coat the Relay in before inserting into hole ????
Seems to have a bit of room now all cleaned, surprised what gets in between the two over 50 yrs.
Guess even a couple of wrap, up and down, of insulation tape, may help.
Thanks

whitehillbilly

Good Idea John.
Assemble without springs or bushes, add steel and brass thrust washers bolt together and measure end float.
Report back soon
Thanks.

whitehillbilly

I think that the reason the relays get stuck in the chassis is that the top is 'sort of' open, but the bottom is pretty much sealed by the locating ring. Get a bit of dust in, add water, and the bottom is completely sealed. The gap then fills up with a mixture of dust and water, to which is soon added rust.

I would thoroughly paint both the chassis and the relay, and then add a generous coating of antiseize. It might be worth considering adding a drain hole in the locating ring, and poke a skewer up it from time to time.

Removable gearbox cross member finished.
Plugged holes and swilled derust fluid. Once dry, tipped in some chassis black and swilled around.
All nicely coated inside.
Now on the two centre cross members.

whitehillbilly