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Forum: Construction General Discussion 06-02-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,658
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: homebrew dirt sifter

Nice, it won't take too much to make that look like it belongs on the scale job site! Got to love the princess uh I mean plant manager! :p

Jim
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 06-01-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

RW,

Thanks, cant gain too much data for this sort of thing...

Jim
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-30-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,908
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Smokey and the Bandit Truck and Trailer Replica

Great job on the truck and really nice photography!

I'd go to the movie theater if I could find it playing.

Jim
Forum: Electronics tech 05-27-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,473
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Sabertooth Motor Controllers?

Ya, that's where I got them the last time. Probably just do that again. Just wanted to see if there was anything else people are using or if there was anything new.

Jim
Forum: Electronics tech 05-27-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,473
Posted By Rvjimd
Sabertooth Motor Controllers?

I was going to order a few more of the 5a dual motor controllers but,

Has the price gone up or am I getting old? It has been a few years since I ordered them.

Is there a "best" place to order...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-27-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

Here are a couple close up pictures of my dump bed lift actuator. The screw is 10-24 all thread about 1.5" long. The push tube is made from 3/8" delrin solid round. I drilled and taped the first...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-26-2017, 05:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

I'm getting close to having an actual operating dump truck! It goes and steers, I don't have the front drive shaft hooked up yet, need to make a drive shaft.

Got the lift mechanism working, need...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 05-23-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: What gear motor speed?

On my Oliver I am using planetary gear motors at 52rpm, and I like to use the dual rate switch and slow down to about half that speed on full stick forward while pushing, then full speed to reverse....
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 05-23-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Great Dane excavating co.

RW, do you have any pics of the difference between the old and new track pads and sprockets? What changes did you make and what do you think has made it run "cleaner"?

Love Dozer videos! :p
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-20-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline

Looks like a good time to me! :p

Jim
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-19-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

Making a few U joint parts, gona be able to make a new simple drive shaft that will use a pin and slot to allow it to float.
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-17-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

I checked the cab clearance several times and I think I'm okay, got it as far aft as possible. If the power comes back on tomorrow I'll be back in the shop...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-17-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

Finally got back to the dump truck project. Decided to move the motor/transfer case up a bit to improve the ground clearance. Now I have to figure out what to do with the front drive shaft? It is...
Forum: General Discussion 05-12-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,775
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Conveyor systems

Wow, that looks really nice!
Forum: Mechanical tech 05-07-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,931
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: motorized support legs

Can you post a picture of the legs and motor assembly? The the motors directly moving the leg or are they a geared motor?

Jim
Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech. 05-05-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 70,780
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: 1/16 Oliver Dozer Conversion

Video of the little Oliver working the sand pile at the barge dock.

https://youtu.be/W7rCP09_O5U

Jim
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-05-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

Ya, that's where it is for now. Doesn't leave much clearance but helps with the angle of the drive shafts.
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-05-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 31,760
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Structo dumptruck conversion

Thanks for forging all the measurements! I think they are the same for me. Your truck was originally a tandem axel? I have one of each but I started with the single axel truck.

I did a YouTube...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-02-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

Got the motor/transfer case mounted, but I think I'm gona move it back about half an inch to make the front drive shaft fit easier. The front springs are ready.
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-02-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

Cooper, the hex nuts worked better than I expected, but the size was a good match for the stock so it helped center the round stock. The set screws keeps the stock from rotating inside the nuts. ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 05-01-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

I made adapters for the hex, I'm not sure I saw anything off the shelf to go from big to small? Got the rear axel mounted, I think I'm gona need another helper and a tweak to get it right. Now to...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-30-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

The wheels I want to use are smaller than the redcat hex. My wheels are from a dromida sct, and the size, tread and wheel style are all pretty good look for a dump truck.

I remember seeing fuel...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-30-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

Going to try a single helper and using heat shrink as a keeper
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b554/Slotcarjim/08F4382A-BAD4-4E49-9221-4B59BF31CB89_zpsngjsgkuc.jpg

Axel mounted...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-30-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion

Dump Truck Conversion Take Two!

Got myself a donor with solid diff/axels and started over on the dump truck.

Here are the leaf springs and shackle so far. Leaves are made from steel strap and...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-30-2017, 07:58 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
Posted By Rvjimd
Re: Nylint michigan crane conversion, hopefully

Haha, I like George! And, if there is trouble on the boom he can get right to it! :p
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