MainelyWheelhorse 2,803 #26426 Posted yesterday at 12:33 AM A hour working on a Cricuit and one more step done. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,528 #26427 Posted yesterday at 01:33 AM Not wanting to do too much to this c-161 that is mostly original, I'm making an exception for solid shaker mounts. That last one seems to always be a challenge but I loosened one of the mounting blocks and was able to start that last bolt. This shored up the primary ground wire while I was at it so that's a plus. 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,519 #26428 Posted 22 hours ago 8 hours ago, ineedanother said: shored up the primary ground wire Good add. Ground is paramount to proper DC circuits. I do realize you want to keep originality. Adding wires to create a full ground loop from engine block to frame to steering tower will save many future headaches. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,528 #26429 Posted 10 hours ago This is a lot of work without a machine shop but I really needed to get these made before I install the ARK on the 161 (the old one on the bench is from the junk pile!). 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,690 #26430 Posted 9 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, ineedanother said: This is a lot of work without a machine shop but I really needed to get these made before I install the ARK on the 161 (the old one on the bench is from the junk pile!). Those will stay with you, I have one set that I built in 1989 and they are still tight, don't see any ware. Edited 8 hours ago by Lee1977 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,528 #26431 Posted 7 hours ago Also on the 161, there are some mixed reviews for this but I went ahead and installed some radial bearings on the spindles. Added 1/8" that I took off the top to allow access to the groove for the clip. In the process I'm reminded how much I dislike grease guns. Are any of them reliable for those of us that use them 3-4 times a year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blaine 161 #26432 Posted 4 hours ago 2 hours ago, ineedanother said: Also on the 161, there are some mixed reviews for this but I went ahead and installed some radial bearings on the spindles. Added 1/8" that I took off the top to allow access to the groove for the clip. In the process I'm reminded how much I dislike grease guns. Are any of them reliable for those of us that use them 3-4 times a year? To answer your question, no. Lol Here’s a must watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
