Sparky-(Admin) 23,138 #1 Posted November 14, 2009 I picked up a 310-8 last weekend with the intentions of cleaning it up and selling it. Thought you all might get a chuckle out of the tie-rod repair done by the previous owner. RIGHT SIDE: LEFT SIDE: Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #2 Posted November 14, 2009 Sparky,I always thought that type of repair was done with tie wire,Rick :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarcoleo 119 #3 Posted November 14, 2009 Sparky, Wish I would have known to do that when a gearshift lever detached from my manual shift Ford SHO transmission at the toll gate of the NY Triborough Bridge some years ago. Instead, a temporary repair was made with a nylon tie that got me back to RI. BTW, how is duct tape different from helicopter tape? Tom in RI :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #4 Posted November 14, 2009 I bought a tractor last summer guy told me the drive shaft was broken??? and he just wanted it gone, turns out the tie rod was broke, and had half a roll of duct tape on it, it's one of the best running tractors I own a C-120 for $75 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #5 Posted November 14, 2009 zip-ties work better :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #6 Posted November 15, 2009 Mike thats a classic. Worst one I came across the owner had put a bit of a stick weld blob on them to keep them from comeing apart. I pean the ends of mine to get a little more life out of them at times when I'm being cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #7 Posted November 15, 2009 BTW, how is duct tape different from helicopter tape? Helicopter tape is clear, it was origonally used to protect the leading edges of the blades from nicks and chips. Some cars come with it on the leading edges of the rear fenders to protect from stone chips. Indycars use it on their noses, and most of the leading edges for the same reason. Its really tough, really expensive and really effective!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #8 Posted November 15, 2009 Duct tape...."If the women don't find you handsome, at least they will find you handy!" QUOTE from "RED GREEN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,639 #9 Posted November 15, 2009 You only need 2 things in your tool box... If it moves and it shouldn't....Duct Tape If it doesn't move and it should...WD-40 :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #10 Posted November 15, 2009 You got that right, Paul. :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #11 Posted November 15, 2009 You know what they say "If you can't Duck it, then..." well nevermind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #12 Posted November 15, 2009 You only need 2 things in your tool box... If it moves and it shouldn't....Duct Tape If it doesn't move and it should...WD-40 undefined You forgot 1 thing to have in your tool box... a BFH Chaz :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingrider 21 #13 Posted November 15, 2009 The latest thing is gorilla tape, sure beats duct tape. Try it you'll like it!!!! Wingrider :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #14 Posted November 15, 2009 You forgot 1 thing to have in your tool box... a BFH Chaz Like the old saying goes, " if you can't get it to move with a ten pound hammer, don't force it." :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites