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Ron from IL

07-19-2002 07:49:18

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Hey Guys!

Whoever it was that suggested hot-gluing a penny to the inside of the strut rod caps to take out excess play, thanks! I did it last night before mowing a 5-acre lot, and it did great!

Thanks again.

Ron

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Mikey

07-19-2002 11:04:29

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Re: A penny for your thoughts.... in reply to Ron from IL, 07-19-2002 07:49:18

You're welcome!

I'm sure that the FNH dealer could do the same thing for $149.95.....

My nickels (2 cents) worth,

Mikey

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Bill MacPherson

07-19-2002 10:08:20

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Re: A penny for your thoughts.... in reply to Ron from IL, 07-19-2002 07:49:18

I had the same problem in both the 9N and my Fergie 2085 , I used leather from an old pair of work gloves , soaked em in oil for a few days and shimmed up the ends . Wears out after a while , but it stops that damed rattling.---Bill

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Arne

07-19-2002 08:57:54

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Re: A penny for your thoughts.... in reply to Ron from IL, 07-19-2002 07:49:18

I wonder why there isn't a grease zerk to lube those things? Seems like they woulda lasted a lot longer..

Arne

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Darrel(ok)

07-20-2002 00:34:24

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Re: Re: A penny for your thoughts.... in reply to Arne, 07-19-2002 08:57:54

I think it's because grease attracts dirt.
When mine start to squeak I still give them a shot of oil. Sometimes a squeak is worse than worrying about wear, if you know what I mean.

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ED-IL

07-19-2002 08:37:37

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Re: A penny for your thoughts.... in reply to Ron from IL, 07-19-2002 07:49:18

I think he is revering to the radius rod recievers located near the foot pegs.

After a while they do wear and the radius rod ball ends kind of rattle around in them.

Since most of the wear occurs when the tracor is driving forward, the play can be taken out with a spacer, such as a penny.

Some have spoken about using alluminum (beer) can shims, others use a washer that has been hammered slightly in the center to cup its shape.

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Ron from IL

07-19-2002 09:33:31

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Re: Re: A penny for your thoughts.... in reply to ED-IL, 07-19-2002 08:37:37

Ed,

Sorry for the wrong terminology. You're right--radius rods. Didn't have the FO-4 with me today to clarify...

Ron

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What are strut rod caps?

07-19-2002 08:13:16

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Re: A penny for your thoughts.... in reply to Ron from IL, 07-19-2002 07:49:18

Sorry I don't know, but it sounds like a good tip to know about.

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Claus

07-19-2002 10:25:07

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Re: Re: A penny for your thoughts.... in reply to What are strut rod caps?, 07-19-2002 08:13:16

He is talking about the ball socket and cap that holds the ball end of the Radius Rods. Happy Motoring
Claus

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